exhort

[ ig-zawrt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently.

   Synonyms: goad, press, spur, encourage

verb (used without object)

1. to give urgent advice, recommendations, or warnings.

   Synonyms: goad, press, spur, encourage

exhort

/ ɪɡˈzɔːtətɪv; ɪɡˈzɔːt /

verb

1. to urge or persuade (someone) earnestly; advise strongly

Derived Forms

• exˈhorter, noun
• exhortative, adjective

Other Words From

• ex·horter noun
• ex·horting·ly adverb
• unex·horted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhort¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English ex(h)orte, from Latin exhortārī “to encourage greatly,” from ex- ex- ¹ + hortārī “to encourage, urge”

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhort¹

C14: from Latin exhortārī, from hortārī to urge

Example Sentences

The tech billionnaire told the crowd he thought this was "the most important election of our lifetime" and exhorted voters to register and elect Trump.

From BBC

I think it's fair to assume that he may be exhorting him not to agree to a ceasefire or hostage deal in order to ensure Harris doesn't benefit from any agreements before the election.

From Salon

She wound it up by exhorting everyone to put their efforts into electing Barack Obama:

From Salon

In the next mile, as drivers transition from the highway to Keawe Street and Honapiilani Highway, several signs thank first responders, exhort the community to be strong and call for tourists to show respect.

From Los Angeles Times

Or was he once again exhorting his followers to "fight" like they did on January 6?

From Salon

Related Words

• admonish
• advise
• beseech
• call upon
• caution
• encourage
• enjoin
• incite
• persuade
• preach
• prod