Definitions

1. noun

A message or exhortation urging someone to do something, especially to take action or behave in a certain way.

“The politician’s speech was a strong hortation to the public to participate in the upcoming elections.”

2. verb

To urge or persuade someone to do something, especially to take action or behave in a certain way.

“The teacher hortated the students to work harder and strive for better grades.”