exhortation
Translation
exhortation, urging, entreaty
Examples
He delivered a powerful exhortation to the team.
He delivered a powerful exhortation to the team.
Despite his exhortations, the crowd remained calm.
Despite his exhortations, the crowd remained calm.
Grammar Patterns
an exhortation to (sb.) an encouragement to (sb.) It was an exhortation to the nation to unite.
an exhortation to (to-inf) an urging to (do sth.) His speech was an exhortation to work harder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: urging, encouragement, admonition; Antonyms: dissuasion, discouragement
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (thoroughly) + 'hortari' (to encourage, urge).
Memory Tips
Imagine a coach 'exhorting' their team to try harder. It's a strong, formal word for encouragement or urging someone to do something.