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DictionaryurgeStrong desire
noun

urge

A strong desire or impulse to do something.

She feels an urge to dance whenever this song plays.

Etymology
urgeLatinto press or drive

The Latin verb concerns pressing or driving. The noun names an inner pressure that pushes a person toward action.

More examples

  • I resist the urge to check my phone during dinner.
  • He suddenly has an urge to call an old friend.
  • These urges usually pass if I wait a few minutes.

Forms

urge · urges

Similar words

impulse
Impulse often suggests a sudden feeling without much thought.
craving
Craving suggests an especially intense desire, often for something specific.
desire
Desire is broader and need not push someone toward action.