exhort
/ɪɡˈzɔːt/ · /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7233 in the learning path
力劝；敦促
Definitions
v. To strongly urge someone to do something.
力劝；敦促
Example
Our coach exhorted us to keep trying until the end.
教练力劝我们坚持努力到最后。
Public health campaigns exhort citizens to exercise regularly, but affordable facilities are also needed to support lasting change.
公共卫生宣传敦促市民经常锻炼，但要支持持久的改变，也需要价格亲民的设施。
Collocations
- exhort someone to act
- exhort citizens to vote
Word family
- exhortation (n.)
- exhortative (adj.)
Synonyms
- urge
- encourage
Antonyms
- discourage
- dissuade
Usage tip
正式用词：exhort sb to do，不只是提出忠告。
FAQ
- What does exhort mean?
- To strongly urge someone to do something.
- How is exhort pronounced?
- UK /ɪɡˈzɔːt/, US /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
