Finesentence logo

Exhorted: meaning, definitions and examples

📢
Add to dictionary

exhorted

 

[ ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

encouragement, urging

Exhorted means to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something. It typically involves a fervent appeal and is often used in contexts involving moral or ethical imperatives. The term emphasizes the passion behind the encouragement, suggesting that the speaker deeply believes in the cause they are advocating for. This word can also imply a sense of urgency, as if the exhortation is crucial for the listener's benefit.

Synonyms

bidden, encouraged, enticed, implored, urged

Examples of usage

  • The coach exhorted the team to give their best effort.
  • She exhorted her friends to recycle more often.
  • The teacher exhorted the students to pursue their dreams.
  • He exhorted the audience to take action against climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhorted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exortado

🇮🇳 उत्साहित किया

🇩🇪 ermahnt

🇮🇩 mendorong

🇺🇦 закликав

🇵🇱 nakłonił

🇯🇵 促した

🇫🇷 exhorté

🇪🇸 exhortado

🇹🇷 teşvik etti

🇰🇷 촉구했다

🇸🇦 حثّ

🇨🇿 vyzval

🇸🇰 vyzval

🇨🇳 劝诫

🇸🇮 spodbudil

🇮🇸 hvetti

🇰🇿 ынталандыру

🇬🇪 შეხმიანდა

🇦🇿 təşviq etdi

🇲🇽 exhortado

Etymology

The word 'exhorted' originates from the Latin word 'exhortari', which means to incite or encourage. This Latin term is a compound of 'ex-', meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'hortari', meaning 'to urge'. The use of the term in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, when it was adopted to convey the idea of urging someone strongly. Over the centuries, the meaning has remained consistent, with a focus on passionate encouragement. The term is commonly found in both literary and religious contexts, where speakers or writers urge their audiences to take a moral stand or engage in righteous behavior. Its usage in sermons and speeches underscores the importance of motivation in driving people toward positive actions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,945, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.