URGE

(noun) a strong restless desire
"why this urge to travel?"
synonyms : itch
(noun) an instinctive motive
"profound religious impulses"
synonyms : impulse
(verb) force or impel in an indicated direction
"I urged him to finish his studies"
synonyms : exhort , press , urge on
Our project team leader exhorted us to come to office on weekends too. -added by Administrator
I urged him to score well in the gmat. -added by priyavanjeri

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teacher is exhorting her students to work hard.
(verb) spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
"The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
synonyms : barrack , cheer , exhort , inspire , pep up , root on , urge on
The 40-year-old man exhorted the crowd to cheer louder, and they responded with cheers. -added by Administrator

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Kiwi spectator at the Rugby 7's - exhorting the crowd.
(verb) push for something
"The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
synonyms : advocate , recommend

Mnemonics for urge

(Tag: ) u+r+ge— u+gre my teacher FORCEFULLY PERSUADED me to get good score in GRE
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(Tag: ) Urge on or Egg on means to motivate somebody.
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