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exhortto strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/

Korean meaning: 간곡히 권하다, 열심히 격려하다

Korean pronunciation: 익**조**트

Example Sentences

  • My mom exhorts me to eat vegetables every single day - I think she's secretly a broccoli salesperson.
  • The teacher exhorted her students to study harder for the upcoming exam.
  • The fitness instructor exhorted the class to 'feel the burn' - which was ironic since the gym's heater was broken.

exhort

VERB

//ɪɡˈzɔːrt//

to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

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💡 Concept

a determined coach leans forward with raised fists and an animated expression, shouting encouragement at a tired runner. The coach's body language shows intense motivation as they gesture energetically toward the nearby finish line. The exhausted runner looks ready to give up but begins to lift their head in response to the coach's words. The runner's pace starts to quicken as renewed determination crosses their face. Spectators in the background cheer and wave their arms to support the struggling athlete. Other runners who have already finished turn to watch the encouraging scene unfold. someone being strongly encouraged and urged to push forward and complete their goal

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪɡˈzɔːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪɡˈzɔːt/

🌳Etymology

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Roothort

Origin

From Latin exhortari, meaning 'to encourage' or 'to urge strongly.' The word literally meant 'to draw out' or 'pull forth,' suggesting the idea of drawing out courage or action from someone.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom exhorts me to eat vegetables every single day - I think she's secretly a broccoli salesperson.

The teacher exhorted her students to study harder for the upcoming exam.

😄 Fun example

The fitness instructor exhorted the class to 'feel the burn' - which was ironic since the gym's heater was broken.

Political leaders often exhort citizens to participate in democratic processes.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

urgeencourageimplorebeseechentreat

Antonyms

discouragedissuadedeter

Related

exhortationhortatorycohort