Exhort

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/

Exhort (verb)

  1. To urge someone strongly to do something, especially when you think it is important.
  2. To encourage people to act in a certain way because of beliefs about right and wrong.

Examples

  • The coach exhorted the team to keep pushing.
  • She exhorted him to speak up during the meeting.