Main Entry: ex·hort

Pronunciation: \ig-ˈzȯrt\

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 <exhorting voters to do the right thing>intransitive verb : to give warnings or advice : make urgent appeals

— ex·hort·er noun