† ˈexorate, v. Obs.
[f. L. exōrāt- ppl. stem of exōrāre, f. ex- (see ex- prefix1) + ōrāre to pray.]
1. trans. a. To request earnestly, implore. b. To prevail upon (a person) by entreaty.
| 1599 Porter Angry Wom. Abingd. Prol., Let a poore scholler implore and exerate [sic] that you would make him riche in the possession of a mite of your favours. c 1600 Timon ii. iv. (1842) 32 Let it, O lett it bee lawfull for mee..to orate and exorate. 1654 H. L'Estrange Chas. I (1655) 21 Nothing could prevail, nor would the duke be exorated. |
2. To obtain by request.
| 1623–6 in Cockeram. |