I. igˈz]ȯ(ə)r]t, egˈz], ]ȯ(ə)] also ikˈs] or iksˈh] or ekˈs] or eksˈh], usu ]d.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English exhorten, from Middle French exhorter, from Latin exhortari, from ex- ex- (I) + hortari to incite, urge — more at yearn
transitive verb
: to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly : advise , warn
we have been exhorted to drive all negative fears out of our minds — W.J.Reilly
intransitive verb
: to give warnings or advice : make urgent appeal : preach 2
ministers and converted Christians rushed about the camp praying and exhorting — J.C.Brauer
Synonyms: see urge
II. noun
( -s )
obsolete : exhortation