exhortar

Definitions of exhortar
  1. verb
    force or impel in an indicated direction
    synonyms: empujar, presionar
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    achuchar, apresurar, meter prisa
    urge to an unnatural speed
    animar, empujar, incitar
    press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
    predicar, sermonear
    speak, plead, or argue in favor of
    disertar, moralizar
    speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
    type of:
    aconsejar
    give advice to
  2. verb
    warn strongly; put on guard
    synonyms: advertir, amonestar, avisar, reprender
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    avisar, notificar
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
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