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   En·cour·age·ment

   /inˈkərijm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope: "thank you for all your support and encouragement" Similar hearteningcheeringcheering upbuoying uppepping upupliftinginspirationrallyingmotivationincitementstimulationanimationinvigorationinvigoratingemboldeningfortificationmorale-boostinginformal:bucking upa shot in the armrare:spiriting upinspiritingpersuasioncoaxingurgingpushingpressurepressurizationexhortationproddingegging onpromptingspurgoadinducementincentivebaitluremotiveinformal:arm-twistingcarrotkick up the backsidesupportingsupportbackingendorsementchampionshipchampioningsponsoringadvocacypromotionfurtherancefurtheringadvanceadvancingforwardingfosteringstrengtheningnurturecultivationhelpassistanceboostingfuelingfavoringinformal:boosterismOpposite discouragementdissuasionhindering
   • ▪ persuasion to do or to continue something: "incentives and encouragement to play sports"
   • ▪ the act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief: "the encouragement of foreign investment"

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

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   the state of being encouraged. something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement. Synonyms: endorsement, lift, boost, support, praise. Discover More.

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   When you help someone by offering positive words of support and approval, that's encouragement. It must have been the words of encouragement you gave in the airport lounge that helped your friend board the plane.

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   Encouragement is the activity of encouraging someone, or something that is said or done in order to encourage them.

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    Encouragement is the activity of encouraging someone, or something that is said or done in order to encourage them.