English dictionary

exhort

/I/g'z/O/rt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

verb.communication

Synonyms barrack cheer inspire pep up root on urge urge on

Source: WordNet 3.0
force or impel in an indicated direction

verb.communication

Synonyms press urge urge on

Source: WordNet 3.0
To incite by words or advice; to animate or urge by arguments, as to a good deed or laudable conduct; to address exhortation to; to urge strongly; hence, to advise, warn, or caution.

verb

Source: webster1913
To deliver exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good deeds.

verb

Source: webster1913