as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the speaker exhorted the graduating students to go forth and try to make a difference in the world
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Recent Examples of exhort
Smith has exhorted the current administration to prioritize quantum research, renewing programs such as the National Quantum Initiative Act and focusing on developing an educational pipeline initiative to cultivate quantum talent.
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John Prisco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
As people leave their bandanas by candles at the nearby church door, the mayor exhorts them to start their countdown for the next year’s party.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
The chorus, which appears in the final movement to exhort us to cease trembling and prepare to live, proved its own inspiration.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Texas is a dangerous place to be pregnant Despite the Trump administration exhorting Americans to have more babies, pregnancy can be a dangerous endeavor in the United States.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
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John Prisco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
As people leave their bandanas by candles at the nearby church door, the mayor exhorts them to start their countdown for the next year’s party.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
The chorus, which appears in the final movement to exhort us to cease trembling and prepare to live, proved its own inspiration.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Texas is a dangerous place to be pregnant Despite the Trump administration exhorting Americans to have more babies, pregnancy can be a dangerous endeavor in the United States.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhort
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Stander and colleagues have been leading the effort and were previously urged by Florida state officials to try it.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jang Dong-hyeok, chair of the main opposition People Power Party in Korea, urged President Lee on Saturday to take swift action, citing broader repercussions to other Korean businesses.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Participants are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and food.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Exhort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhort. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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