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   encourage

   /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/

   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
   • ▪ persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice: "pupils are encouraged to be creative" Similar persuadecoaxurgepresspushpressurepressurizeexhortspurprodgoadegg onpromptinfluenceswayinformal:put the heat onput the screws ontwist someone's armOpposite dissuade
   • ▪ stimulate the development of (an activity, state, or belief): "the intention is to encourage new writing talent" Similar supportbackendorsechampionadvocaterecommendpromotefurtheradvanceforwardfosterstrengthenenrichhelpassistaidabetboostfuelfavourOpposite 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of encourage as a verb and its usage in different contexts. Find out how to use encourage with infinitives, nouns, adjectives and other words, and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     to help someone to feel confident and able to do something,...

   • Znaczenie Encourage, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ENCOURAGE definicja: 1. to make someone more likely to do...

   • Encourage in Malay

     ENCOURAGE translate: meyakinkan, galak. Learn more in the...

   • Encourage: Thai Translation

     ENCOURAGE translate: ปลุกใจ, กระตุ้น. Learn more in the...

   • Encourage: Czech Translation

     encourage - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Encourage: Danish Translation

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   • Encourage: Norwegian Translation

     encourage - translate into Norwegian with the...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     ENCOURAGE translate: khuyến khích, thúc giục. Learn more in...

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

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   Learn the definition of encouraged as an adjective meaning having more confidence or hope about something. Find out how to pronounce it and see translations in different languages.

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

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the verb encourage, which means to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope. See also the word history, etymology, and related entries of encourage.

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

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   to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running. Synonyms: reassure, hearten, embolden. Antonyms: dishearten, discourage. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.: One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students. Synonyms: help, aid, support, urge.

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

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCOURAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is encouraged by something that happens, it gives them hope or confidence. Investors were encouraged by the news. [be VERB -ed + by] He is encouraged by a dry weather forecast. [be V -ed by n] encouraged adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE that] B2.

9. 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: