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Exhortation is defined as the act or process of making a strong urging or appeal.

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An example of an exhortation is an emotional speech that inspires people to act.

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See exhortation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: ME exhortacion < OFr < L exhortatio

See exhortation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or an instance of exhorting.
A speech or discourse that encourages, incites, or earnestly advises.

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