Meaning & Definition of word "Exhortation"
Exhortation
/ˌɛksɔːrˈteɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something
- Example: The coach's exhortation motivated the team to give their best effort during the game.
- 2. an earnest call to action or urging of someone to take a specific course or action
- Example: Her exhortation for the community to participate in the cleanup was met with enthusiasm.
- 3. a warning or a strong recommendation
- Example: The teacher's exhortation to study for the upcoming exam made the students realize its importance.
Etymology
●Late Middle English: from Latin exhortatio(n-), from the verb exhortari.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a word of exhortation:
a brief speech intended to encourage or motivate a person or group.
gospel exhortation:
an urgent appeal to follow the teachings of the Gospel.
Related Words
exhort:
to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
exhorter:
a person who urges or encourages others to take action.
Slang Meanings of exhortation
Meaning: A pep talk
● Example Sentence: The teacher gave a pep talk before the finals to boost everyone's morale.
Meaning: A rallying cry
● Example Sentence: His speech was a rallying cry for all the activists in the room.