v.
Pronunciation: ig- ' zo ̇ rt
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French exorter, from Latin exhortari, from ex- + hortari to incite ― more at YEARN
Date: 15th century
transitive verb : to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly < exhort ing voters to do the right thing>
intransitive verb : to give warnings or advice : make urgent appeals
– ex · hort · er noun