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   En·cour·ag·ing

   /inˈkərijiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. giving someone support or confidence; supportive: "she gave me an encouraging smile" Similar supportivereassuringaffirmativesympatheticsensitiveunderstandinghelpfulpositiveresponsiveenthusiasticappreciativeOpposite unsupportive
   • ▪ positive and giving hope for future success; promising: "the results are very encouraging" Similar promisinghopefulauspiciouspropitiousfavorablebrightrosycheerfulfull of promisehearteningreassuringstimulatinginspiringupliftingcheeringcomfortingwelcomepleasinggratifyingOpposite discouraging

   Derivatives

   • 1. encouragingly adverb

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   Jul 8, 2012 · The meaning of ENCOURAGING is giving hope or promise. How to use encouraging in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Aug 12, 2015 · making you feel more confidence or hope: There was a lot of positive feedback, which was very encouraging. Fewer examples. It's very encouraging that Andrew is in favour of the project. The sales figures are very encouraging. Their performance on Saturday was very encouraging. I heard some encouraging news yesterday.

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   When someone you know needs extra help or support, a friendly letter or phone call can be encouraging, and if you're being treated for an illness, an encouraging word from your doctor will bring you a lot of relief. Encouraging test results are good ones — they deliver good news.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENCOURAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENCOURAGE meaning: 1. to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen: 2. to…. Learn more.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encouragementEncouragement Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENCOURAGEMENT is the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged. How to use encouragement in a sentence.

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   Encourage definition: to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence. See examples of ENCOURAGE used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionencouraging adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of encouraging adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCOURAGING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   encouraging. (ɪnkʌrɪdʒɪŋ , US -kɜːr- ) adjective B2. Something that is encouraging gives people hope or confidence. There are encouraging signs of an artistic revival. The results have been encouraging. It was encouraging that he recognised the dangers facing the company.

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    When you encourage someone, you give him or her the courage or confidence to do something, like when you encourage your little brother to play harder by yelling his name from the sidelines of the soccer field.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encourageEncourage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of ENCOURAGE is to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten. How to use encourage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Encourage.