exhortation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

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

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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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.

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• See also Wikisaurus:advice