v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. (often foll. by on) drive forcibly; impel; hasten (urged them on; urged the horses forward).
2 (often foll. by to + infin. or that + clause) encourage or entreat earnestly or persistently (urged them to go; urged them to action; urged that they should go).
3 (often foll. by on, upon) advocate (an action or argument etc.) pressingly or emphatically (to a person).
4 adduce forcefully as a reason or justification (urged the seriousness of the problem).
5 ply (a person etc.) hard with argument or entreaty.
--n.
1. an urging impulse or tendency.
2 a strong desire.
Derivatives:
urger n.
Etymology: L urgere press, drive