exhortation

noun

ex·​hor·​ta·​tion ˌek-ˌsȯr-ˈtā-shən 

-sər-;

ˌeg-ˌzȯr-,

-zər-

1

: an act or instance of exhorting

2

: language intended to incite and encourage

Examples of exhortation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For all its exhortations about the future, Francis Ford Coppola's passion project is also heavily inspired by ancient Roman history. —EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024

With reality so often at odds with their idealized portrait, Gavin and Steinberg retreat into exhortation. —James B. Steinberg, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2020

Especially his two letters on our environmental crisis and his numerous letters and exhortations about immigration and economic justice. —Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2024

Voter registrations Swift's political statements often accompany exhortations to vote. —Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

exhortation

noun

ex·​hor·​ta·​tion ˌeks-ȯr-ˈtā-shən 

ˌegz-

: an act or instance of exhorting