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Hortatory

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Definition (sense 1):

Giving strong encouragement or advice; urging earnestly or fervently.

Example Sentences:

1. The coach gave a hortatory speech to motivate the team before the championship game.

2. The hortatory tone of the politician's speech inspired the crowd.

Definition (sense 2):

Of or relating to exhortation; urging or calling to action.

Example Sentences:

1. The hortatory letter from the organization urged its members to participate in the charity event.

2. The teacher used hortatory language to encourage the students to think critically about the issue.

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