urge
verb (used with object)
to push or force along; impel with force or vigor.
has urged
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present perfectof urge (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Binface -- the alter-ego of Oxford-educated comedian Jon Harvey -- has urged voters to protect democracy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Pet flea treatments should be banned from general sale, a Lords committee has urged, after an inquiry raised concerns about their impact on their environment.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
It has urged people to avoid disposable barbecues, dispose of smoking materials and put litter in the bin or take it home to avoid starting wildfires.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged concerns over migration but has urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He has urged me to put aside my fears and speak my heart plain.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
