exhortation

English

Etymology

From Latin exhortātiōnem, accusative singular of exhortātiō (“encouraging; exhortation”), from exhortor (“encourage, exhort”), from ex (“out of, from”) + hortor (“encourage”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

exhortation (plural exhortations)

1. The act or 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.

Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:advice

Translations

Act or practice of exhorting

French: exhortation (fr) f. Swedish: erinran (sv) c.

Turkish: tembih (tr), uyarı (tr)

Incite and encourage

Turkish: tavsiye (tr), teşvik (tr)