a person skilled in exegesis. Also ex·e·get·ist [ek-si-jet-ist].

Can exegete be a verb?

exegete used as a verb:

To interpret; to perform an exegesis.

What's the meaning of the word exegete?

exegesis \ek-suh-JEE-sis\ noun. : exposition, explanation; especially : an explanation or critical interpretation of a text.