exhortation
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin exhortātiōnem, accusative singular of exhortātiō (“encouraging; exhortation”), from exhortor (“encourage, exhort”), from ex (“out of, from”) + hortor (“encourage”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
[edit] Noun
exhortation (plural exhortations)
- The act or practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
- Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition.
[edit] Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:advice
[edit] Translations
Act or practice of exhorting