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Definition of exhort

exhort

/ɪɡˈzɔːrt/
ex · hort
Adverb:exhortatively
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Adjective:exhortative
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Past Simple:exhorted
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Past Participle:exhorted
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Present Participle:exhorting
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exhort Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To strongly encourage, urge, or advise someone to do something through earnest appeal or argument.

Example

"The keynote speaker exhorted the graduating students to pursue careers that contribute to the public good."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'exhort' (to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something) with 'extort' (to obtain money or favors through force or threats).

• Rhymes for exhort

• Nearby Words

exhilarating
exhilaratingly
exhilaration
exhort
exhortation
exhorter
exhumation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French exhorter, from Latin exhortari ('to encourage, stimulate'), formed from ex- ('thoroughly') and hortari ('to urge, incite, or encourage').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exhort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exhort
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