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Exhortation - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Exhortation is a strong urging or earnest advice meant to encourage, persuade, or motivate someone to take action or adopt a particular attitude. It often involves passionate or persuasive language.

exhortation

/ˌɛɡzɔrˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/

Definition:

An earnest urging or strong encouragement to do something.

Synonyms:

urging, encouragement, persuasion, admonition

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

discouragement, dissuasion

Common Collocations:

fervent exhortation, moral exhortation, public exhortation

Derivatives:

exhort, exhorted, exhorting

Usage Tips:

Use "exhortation" in formal or motivational contexts to emphasize strong encouragement or advice.

Common Phrases:

words of exhortation, a call to action, rallying cry

Etymology:

From Latin "exhortari," meaning "to encourage" or "urge strongly."

Examples:

  • 1. The preacher's exhortation moved the crowd to action.
  • 2. Her exhortation to study harder inspired the students.
  • 3. He ignored his coach's exhortation and lost the game.
  • 4. The leader’s exhortation for unity resonated deeply.

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