URGE

24 / 03 / 2011

URGE: meaning and examples

Good morning again everyone.

Today's word is: to urge

Meaning: to advise or try hard to persuade someone to do something; to recommend something strongly.

Example 1:
I urged her to stay with us until the storm was over.

Example 2:
The situation in Japan is dangerous, so the United Nations is urging caution.

Urge can also be used as a noun to mean a strong desire to do something.

Example 3:
She had a sudden urge to eat chocolate.

Remember that tomorrow we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

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