Definitions

1. verb

to feel a strong desire or need for something

“She urged her friends to volunteer for the charity event.”

2. noun

a strong and usually repeated desire or need for something

“The doctor told the patient to follow her doctor’s advice and resist the urge to smoke.”

3. verb (transitive)

to try to persuade or encourage someone to do something

“He urged the team to work harder and meet the deadline.”

4. verb (transitive)

to put pressure on someone to do something

“The government urged companies to invest in renewable energy.”