Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hortation

Noun

/hɔːrˈteɪʃən/

Definition

A strong urging or encouragement to someone to do something; an exhortation.

Examples

The teacher’s hortation inspired the students to work harder.
During the meeting, the manager’s hortation for teamwork reinvigorated the project.
His hortation to the community helped raise awareness about the issue.

Meaning

Hortation refers to the act of urging or encouraging someone, often in an emphatic or passionate manner. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is motivated to take action or make a change.