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imperative

In grammar, the mood of the verb in a sentence in which a command or request is given (‘Take a seat’; ‘Speak up!’).

An imperative sentence gives an instruction to be obeyed, and is often followed by an exclamation mark, as in ‘Stand! Now turn to the right.’ The subject word is not usually used in commands, but it can be: ‘You go away!’; ‘You send him to me now!’
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An audience member pointed out that blessings were never used in an imperative mood in the Bible.
Community, religious leaders discuss reconciliation. (Waging Peace) by Hanley, Delinda C. / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
It's short and sweet, but decidedly in the imperative mood.
Beauty & the priest by Wolfe, Gregory / Commonweal
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