v. Obs. [f. L. exōrāt- ppl. stem of exōrāre, f. ex- (see EX- pref.1) + ōrāre to pray.]
1. trans. a. To request earnestly, implore. b. To prevail upon (a person) by entreaty.
1599. Porter, Angry Wom. Abingt., 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.
