exhort

What does “exhort” mean?

verb.to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

SAT Usage

this verb often appears in contexts related to motivation, leadership, or social movements. It emphasizes a passionate or fervent urging rather than just a simple suggestion, distinguishing it from similar words like "advise," which lacks the same intensity of encouragement.

Common Confusions

Exhort implies a strong and passionate encouragement to take action, while advise usually suggests a more neutral or gentle recommendation without the same urgency.

Example Sentences

• The coach exhorted the team to give every last effort.

• With great passion, the coach exhorted his players to give their all in the final minutes of the game, urging them to seize victory against all odds.

Word Parts: How to Remember “exhort”

Break “exhort” into its parts: ex- (out of, from). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: ex- out of, from (Latin)