exhort (Meaning)
exhort (v)
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
force or impel in an indicated direction
exhort (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.
exhort (v. i.)
To deliver exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good deeds.
exhort (n.)
Exhortation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of exhort
exhort Sentence Examples
- The captain exhorted his crew to press on despite the treacherous storm.
- The politician exhorted the crowd to vote for him, promising to bring about positive change.
- The teacher exhorted her students to strive for excellence and to never give up on their dreams.
- The salesperson exhorted her customers to take advantage of the limited-time offer and make a purchase.
- The religious leader exhorted his followers to lead virtuous lives and to always keep their faith in God.
- The coach exhorted his team to give it their all and to never give up, even when faced with adversity.
- The parent exhorted their child to be kind and compassionate towards others and to always do the right thing.
- The activist exhorted the public to take action and to demand change from their elected officials.
- The doctor exhorted the patient to follow their treatment plan and to make healthy lifestyle choices.
- The friend exhorted the other to stay positive and to keep their head up, even when things are tough.
FAQs About the word exhort
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts, force or impel in an indicated directionTo incite by words or advice; to animate or urge by arguments, as
urge, encourage, coax, spur, push, egg (on), prod,nudge, prompt, goad
discourage, deter, discourage, deter, curb, dissuade,check, brake, restrain, brake
The captain exhorted his crew to press on despite the treacherous storm.
The politician exhorted the crowd to vote for him, promising to bring about positive change.
The teacher exhorted her students to strive for excellence and to never give up on their dreams.
The salesperson exhorted her customers to take advantage of the limited-time offer and make a purchase.
