exhortation

Meanings

• noun

  an urgent or strong appeal or request for someone to do something

• noun

  the act of encouraging or inciting someone to action

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Antonyms

admonition

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Synonyms

counsel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exhortation
fortification , station , nation , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of exhortation that leads to same result
exhortation , exhortations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exhortare', meaning 'to encourage, to hearten'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'exhortation' is often used in religious contexts, particularly in the Bible.

2. Exhortation is a common theme in speeches and motivational literature, particularly in times of war or crisis.

3. The word 'exhortation' has been used in music, particularly in gospel and inspirational genres.

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Related Concepts

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1. encouragement: Exhortation is a form of encouragement, but it is more urgent and direct in its appeal.

2. motivation: Exhortation is a form of motivation, as it encourages and inspires action.

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Culture

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Exhortation is a common literary device used in speeches, religious texts, and motivational literature to inspire and encourage action. It is also used in music, particularly in gospel and inspirational genres.

How to Memorize "exhortation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person passionately speaking to you, urging you to take action. Imagine their facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exhortation' with words like 'encouragement', 'motivation', and 'inspiration'. Visualize a scenario where someone is encouraging you to do something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'E' is for 'urgent or strong appeal', and 'X' is for 'encouraging or inciting someone to action'.

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