4. To press hard upon; to follow closely

Heir urges heir, like wave impelling wave.

Pope.

5. To present in an urgent manner; to press upon attention; to insist

upon; as, to urge an argument; to urge the necessity of a case.

6. To treat with forcible means; to take severe or violent measures

with; as, to urge an ore with intense heat.

Syn. — To animate; incite; impel; instigate; stimulate; encourage.

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