Definition of urge

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• urge is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
• urge is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
• urge is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of urge

• an instinctive motive (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. impulse
• force or impel in an indicated direction (verb)

  Examples

  1. I urged him to finish his studies

  Synonyms

  1. exhort
  2. press
  3. urge on
• push for something (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. advocate
  2. recommend
• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. barrack
  2. cheer
  3. exhort
  4. inspire
  5. pep up
  6. root on
  7. urge on
• a strong restless desire (noun)

  Examples

  1. why this urge to travel?

  Synonyms

  1. itch

See definition of urge in Merriam Webster