1. (v. t.) To incite by words or advice; to animate or urge by arguments, as to a good deed or laudable conduct; to address exhortation to; to urge strongly; hence, to advise, warn, or caution.

2. (v. i.) To deliver exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good deeds.

3. (n.) Exhortation.

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