exhort
/ɛɡˈzɔːt/
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To strongly encourage or urge to do something GRE
Example in Context
The coach exhorted the team to give their best effort in the final minutes, reminding them of the sacrifices that had brought them this far.
Synonyms
urgeencouragepress
Etymology
To urge someone out of their comfort zone.
- ex- (Latin) — out of
- hortari (Latin) — to urge
Memory Aid
🥚Sounds like “egg sort”
Picture a chicken EXHORTING its eggs to SORT themselves into a perfect omelet!
Visual Association
📢A coach passionately rallying the team with a megaphone, urging them to give their all!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “exhort” mean on the GRE?
exhort (verb) means “To strongly encourage or urge to do something”. The coach exhorted the team to give their best effort in the final minutes, reminding them of the sacrifices that had brought them this far.
How to remember “exhort” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “exhort” sounds like “egg sort”. Picture a chicken EXHORTING its eggs to SORT themselves into a perfect omelet!
What are synonyms for “exhort”?
Common synonyms: urge, encourage, press.