Meaning & use
exhortation
A statement or speech that strongly urges someone toward a particular course of action.
See it in a sentence
The coach's halftime exhortation pushed the exhausted team to fight for the win.
The letter ended with an exhortation to vote and take civic duty seriously.
A note on using this word
Exhortation is formal and often has a moral or motivational tone, distinguishing it from a simple request or a command.
Words with a similar meaning
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