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exhortation

/ɛksˈhɔːrtəʊʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does exhortation mean?

noun

A strong and urgent appeal to someone to do something, or a serious and solemn speech or writing that urges people to do something.

Example

"The preacher's exhortation to the congregation to help those in need was met with applause."

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