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