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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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   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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   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 act of encouraging. the state of being encouraged. something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement. Synonyms: endorsement, lift, boost, support, praise. Discover More. Other Words From. pre en·cour age·ment noun. re en·cour age·ment noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of encouragement 1.

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   ENCOURAGEMENT definition: 1. words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something: 2. words or behaviour that…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCOURAGEMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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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   Synonyms for ENCOURAGEMENT: incentive, impetus, motivation, stimulus, momentum, spur, boost, impulse; Antonyms of ENCOURAGEMENT: disincentive, counterincentive.

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   Something that encourages. That which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.; incentive; increase of confidence; as, the fine arts find little encouragement among a rude people. To think of his paternal care, Is a most sweet encouragement to prayer. -Byron.

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    To inspire, motivate, or instill confidence and support in someone or a group of individuals. "We should encourage children to explore various hobbies and interests." It involves using words, actions, or gestures to uplift and bolster someone's spirit, reinforcing their determination, and fostering a positive mindset.

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    There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun encouragement. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.