noun
- strong desires or impulses to do something
verb
- strongly encourages or persuades someone to do something
- drives or propels something forward
Examples
- She felt strong urges to call her old friend.
- He constantly urges his students to work harder.
- The coach urges the team to practice every day.
- Many people have urges to eat sweets when stressed.
- The current urges the boat toward shore.
- She urges caution when crossing the busy street.
- His creative urges led him to become an artist.