exhort

Definition

To urge; to advise earnestly.

Etymology

From Middle English exorten, from Old French exhorter, from Latin exhortārī (“to encourage”), from ex- (“out of, from”) + hortārī (“to incite, spur”).

Example Sentences

• "And with many other words did hee testifie and exhort, saying, Saue your selues from this vntoward generation."
• "And now, my dear sir, let me exhort you to take care of yourself."
• "Asked if he had any message for the living he exhorted all who were still at the wrong side of Maya to acknowledge the true path for it was reported in devanic circles that Mars and Jupiter were out for mischief on the eastern angle where the ram has power."

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