exhortation

noun

ex·​hor·​ta·​tion ˌek-ˌsȯr-ˈtā-shən 

-sər-;

ˌeg-ˌzȯr-,

-zər-

1

: an act or instance of exhorting

2

: language intended to incite and encourage

Examples of exhortation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even worse is his exhortation that women have more children while cutting all available safety net programs that actually support those children. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025

Too often today this has not been the case, as calls for impeachment of judges for decisions the Executive disfavors and exhortations to disregard court orders sadly illustrate. —Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025

Those kinds of exhortations for victory are undoubtedly going to get the team members into a mindset of sizable determination and resolve. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

This debate was reflected in questions from several cardinals, including Cardinal Raymond Burke of the United States, who, along with other prelates, sought clarifications on the exhortation's guidance for pastoral practice. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exhortation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

exhortation

noun

ex·​hor·​ta·​tion ˌeks-ȯr-ˈtā-shən 

ˌegz-

: an act or instance of exhorting