Exhorting: meaning, definitions and examples

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exhorting

 

[ ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

persuasive encouragement

To exhort means to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something. It often involves a passionate or earnest approach, motivating the listener to take action. This term is commonly used in contexts where someone is trying to persuade others to act in a particular way, often for their benefit or the greater good. Exhorting usually implies a higher level of intensity compared to simple encouragement.

Synonyms

advocate, encourage, entreat, implore, urge

Examples of usage

  • The coach was exhorting the players to give their best in the championship.
  • She exhorted her friends to volunteer for the charity event.
  • He exhorted the audience to be more environmentally conscious in their daily lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhorting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exortando

🇮🇳 उत्साहित करना

🇩🇪 auffordernd

🇮🇩 mendorong

🇺🇦 закликаючи

🇵🇱 wzywający

🇯🇵 促す

🇫🇷 exhortant

🇪🇸 exhortando

🇹🇷 teşvik eden

🇰🇷 촉구하는

🇸🇦 حث

🇨🇿 vyzývající

🇸🇰 vyzývajúci

🇨🇳 劝告

🇸🇮 spodbujajoč

🇮🇸 hvetjandi

🇰🇿 үгіттеу

🇬🇪 წაქეზება

🇦🇿 təkan vermə

🇲🇽 exhortando

Etymology

The word 'exhort' originates from the Latin verb 'exhortari', which means 'to encourage' or 'to incite'. It is composed of the prefix 'ex-', meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'hortari', meaning 'to urge' or 'to encourage'. The term made its way into Middle English, retaining much of its original meaning but evolving in usage to encompass a broader range of persuasive actions, often with a moral or ethical bent. The roots of exhortation are deeply tied to rhetoric and oratory, as it has been a critical component of speeches and writings aimed at galvanizing audiences to action throughout history. Over time, 'exhorting' has been used in various contexts, from religious sermons to political rallies, highlighting the importance of compelling communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,264, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.