English Definition
v./n. desire, strong push
Significado en Español
instar, impulsar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thúc giục, khuyến khích
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Example Sentence
She urged me to apply.
她鼓励我申请。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
urge(impulse).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “urge”?
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Compel
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B
Ignore
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C
Wander
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D
Reflect
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A — Compel.
“urge” means v./n. desire, strong push
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She felt a sudden ______ to laugh at the strange and funny sight.
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urge
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B
fear
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C
dread
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D
doubt
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A — urge.
“urge” means v./n. desire, strong push
Common questions about “urge”
What does “urge” mean?
urge — v./n. desire, strong push. In Chinese: 鼓励，催促.
How do you pronounce “urge”?
urge is pronounced /ɜːrdʒ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: urge.
How do you use “urge” in a sentence?
She urged me to apply. (她鼓励我申请。)
What are synonyms for “urge”?
encourage, push — all close in meaning to urge (v./n. desire, strong push).
Is “urge” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. urge appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “urge”?
urge(impulse).
