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Definition of Exhort
1. Verb. Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. "They exhort him to write the letter"; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
Exact synonyms: Barrack, Cheer, Inspire, Pep Up, Root On, Urge, Urge On
Specialized synonyms: Cheerlead
Generic synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Cheerer, Cheering, Exhortation, Exhortation, Exhortatory, Urgent, Urging
Specialized synonyms: Cheerlead
Generic synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Cheerer, Cheering, Exhortation, Exhortation, Exhortatory, Urgent, Urging
2. Verb. Force or impel in an indicated direction. "Sam cannot exhort Sue "; "I urged him to finish his studies"
Exact synonyms: Press, Urge, Urge On
Specialized synonyms: Hurry, Rush, Bear On, Push, Advocate, Preach
Generic synonyms: Advise, Counsel, Rede
Derivative terms: Exhortation, Exhortation, Exhortatory, Pressure, Urgent, Urging
Specialized synonyms: Hurry, Rush, Bear On, Push, Advocate, Preach
Generic synonyms: Advise, Counsel, Rede
Derivative terms: Exhortation, Exhortation, Exhortatory, Pressure, Urgent, Urging
Definition of Exhort
1. v. t. To incite by words or advice; to animate or urge by arguments, as to a good deed or laudable conduct; to address exhortation to; to urge strongly; hence, to advise, warn, or caution.
2. v. i. To deliver exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good deeds.
3. n. Exhortation.
Definition of Exhort
1. to advise urgently [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Exhort
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