Associations to the word «Exhortative»

Noun

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Wiktionary

EXHORTATIVE, adjective. (comparable) Appearing to exhort; in an urging manner.
EXHORTATIVE, adjective. (grammar) (not comparable) Inflected hortative verb form that a speaker uses to avidly encourage a listener.
EXHORTATIVE, noun. The exhortative mood.

Dictionary definition

EXHORTATIVE, adjective. Giving strong encouragement.

Wise words

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