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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hortation

/hɔːrˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does hortation mean?

noun

A strong exhortation or encouragement, especially one that is formal or official.

Example

"The politician's speech was a powerful hortation to the crowd to take action."

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