exhortation
noun/ˌɛɡzɔrˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,987 most common English word
Meaning
a strong urging or appeal that encourages someone to do something.
Example sentence
The coach's passionate exhortation before the final match inspired every player on the team.
Synonyms & related words
- encouragement
- urging
- appeal
- plea
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