EXHORTATION

exhortation

(noun) a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

exhortation, incitement

(noun) the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

exhortation (countable and uncountable, plural exhortations)

The act or practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.

Language intended to incite and encourage

Synonym: counsel

Antonym: admonition

Synonyms

• See also advice

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`hor*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. exhortatio: cf. F. exhortation.]

1. The act of practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.

2. Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition. I'll end my exhortation after dinner. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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