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View usage for: exhortation in British English (ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən) noun1. the act or process of exhorting 2. a speech or written passage intended to persuade, inspire, or encourage exhortation in American English (ˌɛgzɔrˈteɪʃən; ˌɛgzərˈteɪʃən; ˌ ɛksɔrˈteɪʃən; ˌɛksərˈteɪʃən) noun2. a plea, sermon, etc. that exhorts Word origin ME exhortacion < OFr < L exhortatioExamples of 'exhortation' in a sentenceexhortation Synonyms of 'exhortation'urging, warning, advice, counsel More Synonyms of exhortation (formal) We have been bombarded with exhortations to take more exercise. Synonyms urging lecture bidding goading beseeching clarion call enjoinder (rare) Additional synonymsShe is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up. Synonyms reprimand, warning, advice, counsel, caution, rebuke, reproach, scolding, berating, chiding, telling off (informal), upbraiding, reproof, remonstrance (formal) Definition recommendation as to an appropriate choice of action Don't be afraid to ask for advice when ordering a meal. Synonyms guidance, help, opinion, direction, suggestion, instruction, counsel, counselling, recommendation, injunction, admonitionDefinition a formal warning given to a person suspected of an offence The others got off with a caution but I was fined. Synonyms reprimand, warning, injunction, admonitionNearby words ofexhortation - exhilarating
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