Associations to the word «Hortative»
Wiktionary
HORTATIVE, adjective. (comparable) Urging, exhorting, or encouraging.
HORTATIVE, adjective. (grammar) (not comparable) Of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
HORTATIVE, noun. (grammar) A mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
Dictionary definition
HORTATIVE, adjective. Giving strong encouragement.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?