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preach vs exhort

exhort vs preach

preach and exhort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preach No No Yes No
exhort No No Yes No
As verbs, exhort is a hypernym of preach; that is, exhort is a word with a broader meaning than preach:
  • preach: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
  • exhort: force or impel in an indicated direction
Other hypernyms of preach include press, urge, urge on.
preach (verb) exhort (verb)
speak, plead, or argue in favor of force or impel in an indicated direction
deliver a sermon spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
Difference between preach and exhort

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