9.4.3.2 Hortative

Use this domain for ways of saying that someone should do something. If I say someone should do something, I think it is good that he does it.

Louw Nida Codes: 
71D Should, Ought
  • What words indicate that the speaker is encouraging or inciting someone to action.
    urge, request, let, why don't, please
  • What words indicate that something should be done?
    should, ought to, be responsible for, be duty bound,
  • What words indicate that something should not be done?
    should not, ought not to, caution
  • What words refer to something a person should do?
    duty, responsibility, obligation, onus, requirement,
  • What words describe the person who should do something?
    responsible,
  • What words describe someone who does what he should?
    dutiful, responsible