exhortation /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ noun2 •The act or practice of exhorting.All gladly drew round the table, and Mrs. Palmer's exhortation of “Poor dears, do enjoy yourselves,” was fulfilled, even to her own satisfaction. — 1838 •Language intended to give advice or to urge or encourage.Come good Lorenzo, faryewell a while, Ile end my exhortation after dinner. — 1596 formsexhortations