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

3. 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.

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 › us › dictionaryENCOURAGE | 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.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCOURAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you encourage someone to do something, you try to persuade them to do it, for example by telling them that it would be a pleasant thing to do, or by trying to make it easier for them to do it. You can also encourage an activity.