urge

Definition

  • verb: to ask people to do or support (something) in a way that shows that you believe it is very important
  • verb: to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly

Examples

  • I wanted to quit but she 'urged' me 'on'.

  • The rescuers 'urged' that we remain calm.

  • A hand on her back 'urged' her forward.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But I believe in power even more. For its own sake. Gore Vidal once wrote that power is an end to itself, and the instinctive urge to prevail... the most important single human trait. I've always told myself that everything I did was for her. But maybe it wasn't. Maybe I love power more. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13