exhortation

noun

ex·​hor·​ta·​tion ˌek-ˌsȯr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce exhortation (audio)
-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 For all its exhortations about the future, Francis Ford Coppola's passion project is also heavily inspired by ancient Roman history. EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024 With reality so often at odds with their idealized portrait, Gavin and Steinberg retreat into exhortation. James B. Steinberg, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2020 Especially his two letters on our environmental crisis and his numerous letters and exhortations about immigration and economic justice. Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2024 Voter registrations Swift's political statements often accompany exhortations to vote. Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exhortation 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exhortation was in the 14th century

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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhortation. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

exhortation

noun
ex·​hor·​ta·​tion ˌeks-ȯr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce exhortation (audio)
ˌegz-
: an act or instance of exhorting
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