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urges

Pronunciación: [ɜrdʒɪz]

Palabra

Contexto: «encouragement»

(verb) to strongly suggest someone should do something. It's like when you really want your friend to try out for a team or do their homework, and you tell them to do it in a way that pushes them to take action.

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She urges her brother to practice the piano every day so he can get better.

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He doesn't urge his friends to stay up late; he prefers them to go home early.

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What do you urge your classmates to do during the school project?

Contexto: «desire»

(noun) a strong feeling or desire to do something. It's like when you really want to play outside or eat your favorite dessert, and that feeling makes you want to go after it.

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Her urges to explore the forest made every hike an exciting adventure.

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He has no urges to stay inside during the summer; he wants to be outdoors.

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What are some urges you feel when you see your favorite food?

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