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exhort

/ɛksˈhɔrt/ verb · British & US
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What does exhort mean?

verb

To urge or encourage strongly, typically in a forceful or enthusiastic manner. To persuade or advise strongly, often in a moral or spiritual context.

Example

"The preacher exhorted the congregation to work towards a more peaceful world."

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