Exhort
/ɪɡˈzɔːrt/noun
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Did you know?The roots of 'exhort' stretch back to Latin, where it was often used in the context of religious and moral persuasion, hinting at its deep connection to influence and power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰer-
“To grasp or enclose, hinting at a sense of urging or holding fast.”
Latin
Latin
exhortari
“To urge on, summon, or encourage, often in a persuasive or morally charged manner.”
Old French
Old French
exhorter
“To urge or encourage, retaining the moral undertones from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
exhorten
“To incite or motivate someone to action, reflecting its strong persuasive roots.”
Modern English
English
exhort
“To strongly encourage or urge, maintaining its historical emphasis on moral influence.”
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