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exhortation Definition

ex·hor·ta·tion (eg′zôr tā′s̸hən, -zər-; ek′sôr-, -sər-)

noun

  1. the act of exhorting
  2. a plea, sermon, etc. that exhorts

Etymology: ME exhortacion < OFr < L exhortatio

exhortation Synonyms

exhortation

n.

persuasion, instigation, urging; see advice, appeal 1.

exhortation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • prophet: Hence is the exhortation of the prophet Jeremiah, " O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord.

Converse of object

  • forget: Nor should we forget the exhortation, " Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.
  • contain: Beyond the opening verses, much of the first nine chapters contains exhortation or instruction.
  • give: I gave a close exhortation to the Society, which seemed to sink into every heart.
  • make: In the 3rd quatrain there is a change of tone, with the speaker making a direct exhortation to his beloved.
  • include: Perhaps the cvs commit messages could include an exhortation to check the page through Bobby.
  • have: I had the usual exhortations to look smart, shave every day and not to drink too much.

Adjective modifier

  • apostolic: However, the context of the apostolic exhortation is always the grace of God.
  • general: The matter of the sermon is a very general exhortation, and there is no definite plan or sequence.
  • final: His final exhortation to his Sisters also sums up his own life: ' Charity!
  • many: Anyone may employ as many exhortations and arguments as he pleases, toward the promoting of another man's salvation.

Noun used with modifier

  • government: These reports, and government exhortation in United Kingdom, encourage delivery through vision, strategic thinking and resource application.