exhortation

[ eg-zawr-tey-shuhn, ek-sawr- ]

noun

1. the act or process of exhorting.
2. an utterance, discourse, or address conveying urgent advice or recommendations.

Other Words From

• nonex·hor·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhortation¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English exhortacioun, from Latin exhortātiōn- (stem of exhortātiō ) “a pleading, urging.” See exhortative, -ion

Synonym Study

See advice.

Example Sentences

Lewis told Salon that, as a self-described universalist who believes that all human beings will be restored to a right relationship with God, Christian exhortation need not come at the expense of pluralism.

From Salon

With exhortations to “buy American,” presidents have almost always favored rides from U.S. automakers.

From Los Angeles Times

“You thinly disguised these exhortations as lessons in Islamic theology,” said the judge, adding that Choudary knew members of the organisation would carry out acts of violence, whether or not he was personally involved.

From BBC

Exploiting this country’s political divisions with “make them pay” exhortations is his brand.

From Los Angeles Times

On the last subject, Mr. Guterres reiterated past exhortations to end taxpayer subsidies for oil and gas.

From New York Times

Related Words

• admonition
• encouragement
• entreaty
• sermon