hortative
UK/'hɒ:tәtiv/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Giving strong encouragement or urging action
劝告的，鼓励的
n.
A grammatical mood used to express strong encouragement or exhortation
劝告语气（语法中表示鼓励或劝告的语气）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhortroot
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atto make, having
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ivetending to, having the nature of
=hortative
Common Collocations
- 1.hortative tone鼓励的语气
- 2.hortative speech劝告性演讲
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coach gave a hortative speech to motivate the team.