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   En·cour·age

   /inˈkərij/

   

   verb

   • 1. give support, confidence, or hope to (someone): "we were encouraged by the success of this venture" Similar heartencheerbuoy upupliftinspiremotivateegg onspur onstirstir upwhip upfire upstimulateanimateinvigoratevitalizerevitalizeemboldenfortifyrallyincitelift the spirits ofraise the morale ofstiffen the resolve ofinformal:buck uppep upgive a shot in the arm tolight a fire underrare:inspiritspirit someone upfillipincentivizeOpposite discourage
   • ▪ give support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something: "pupils are encouraged to be creative" Similar persuadecoaxurgepresspushpressurepressurizeexhortspurprodgoadegg onpromptinfluenceswayinformal:put the heat onput the screws ontwist someone's armOpposite dissuade
   • ▪ help or stimulate (an activity, state, or view) to develop: "the intention is to encourage new writing talent" Similar supportbackendorsechampionadvocaterecommendpromotefurtheradvanceforwardfosterstrengthenenrichhelpassistaidabetboostfuelfavorOpposite hinder

   Word Origin Middle English (formerly also as incourage): from French encourager, from en- ‘in’ + corage ‘courage’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. encourager noun

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

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   1. a. : to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten. she was encouraged to continue by her early success. b. : to attempt to persuade : urge. they encouraged him to go back to school. 2. : to spur on : stimulate. warm weather encourages plant growth. 3. : to give help or patronage to : foster.

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

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   to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something: Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions. If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely: The city needs to encourage job creation. encouragement. noun [ U ] us / ɪnˈkɜr·ɪdʒ·mənt, -ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ- /

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › encourageENCOURAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › encourageENCOURAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something: Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions. If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely: The city needs to encourage job creation. encouragement. noun [ U ] us / ɪnˈkɜr·ɪdʒ·mənt, -ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ- /

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionencourage verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Check pronunciation: encourage. Definition of encourage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › encourageEncourage - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of encourage. verb. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to. see more. verb. spur on. “His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife” see more. verb. contribute to the progress or growth of. synonyms: advance, boost, further, promote. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ UK. /ɛnˈkʌrədʒ/ Cite this entry. Style:

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › encourageENCOURAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. verb. If you encourage someone, you give them confidence, for example by letting them know that what they are doing is good and telling them that they should continue to do it. When things aren't going well, he encourages me, telling me not to give up. [VERB noun] Synonyms: inspire, comfort, rally, cheer More Synonyms of encourage.