Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exhort

verb
/ɪɡˈzɔrt/
Definition
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Examples
  • She exhorted her team to work harder for the project.
  • The teacher exhorted the students to participate in class discussions.
  • They exhorted their fellow citizens to vote in the elections.
Meaning
Exhort means to advocate for a certain action or behavior, often with passionate persuasion.
Synonyms
  • Encourage
  • Urge
  • Impel
  • Press
  • Advocate