exhortation
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Old French exhortacion, from Latin exhortātiōnem, accusative singular of exhortātiō (“encouraging; exhortation”), from exhortor (“encourage, exhort”), from ex (“out of, from”) + hortor (“encourage”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun[edit]
exhortation (countable and uncountable, plural exhortations)
- The act or practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
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2017 June 26, Alexis Petridis, “Glastonbury 2017 verdict: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Lorde, Stormzy and more”, in the Guardian[1]:
- Earlier on the Other stage on Friday afternoon, Charli XCX took a more straightforward, rabble-rousing approach, a flurry of confetti cannon, inflatables and exhortations to wild hedonism: “I hope everyone gets really fucked up this weekend!”
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- Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition.
Synonyms[edit]
- See also Wikisaurus:advice
Translations[edit]
Act or practice of exhorting
