Exhorted: meaning, definitions and examples
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exhorted
[ ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd ]
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
- instado
- encorajado
🇮🇳 उत्साहित किया
🇩🇪 ermahnt
- aufgefordert
- ermutigt
🇮🇩 mendorong
- mengingatkan
- mengajak
🇺🇦 закликав
- спонукав
- підбадьорив
🇵🇱 nakłonił
- zachęcał
- wzywał
🇯🇵 促した
- 勧めた
- 奨励した
🇫🇷 exhorté
- incité
- encouragé
🇪🇸 exhortado
- instado
- animado
🇹🇷 teşvik etti
- zorladı
- uyardı
🇰🇷 촉구했다
- 권장했다
- 격려했다
🇸🇦 حثّ
- شجّع
- دعا إلى
🇨🇿 vyzval
- podnítil
- povzbudil
🇸🇰 vyzval
- povzbudil
- nabádal
🇨🇳 劝诫
- 激励
- 鼓励
🇸🇮 spodbudil
- pozval
- opogumil
🇮🇸 hvetti
- hvatti
- hvetja
🇰🇿 ынталандыру
- шақыру
- қолдау көрсету
🇬🇪 შეხმიანდა
- მოუწოდა
- მხარი დაუჭირა
🇦🇿 təşviq etdi
- çağırdı
- ruhlandırdı
🇲🇽 exhortado
- instado
- animado
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.
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