verb
- to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The coach exhorted his players to give their best effort.
- She exhorted the crowd to vote in the upcoming election.
- The teacher exhorted her students to study hard for the exam.
- Religious leaders exhorted their followers to help the poor.
- The captain exhorted his troops to stand firm against the enemy.
- Parents often exhort their children to be honest and kind.