Urge — synonyms, definition

1. urge (Noun)

appetite craving cupidity desire drive eagerness fancy flash force hope impulse incentive inducement influence instigation itch longing lust motive passion • • •

urge (Noun) — An instinctive motive. ex. "profound religious urges"

urge (Noun) — A strong restless desire. ex. "why this urge to travel?"

desire motivation motive need Thanatos abience adience death instinct death wish itchy feet wanderlust

2. urge (Verb)

activate adjure advance advise advocate aid allege allure arouse ask assert asseverate attract aver barrack beckon beg beseech bid bring about • • •

urge (Verb) — Force or impel in an indicated direction. ex. "I urged him to finish his studies"

urge (Verb) — Push for something. ex. "The travel agent urged strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

urge (Verb) — Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. ex. "The crowd urged on the demonstrating strikers"

advise counsel encourage propose rede suggest advocate bear on cheerlead hurry preach push rush