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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 › englishENCOURAGED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENCOURAGED definition: 1. having more confidence or hope about something: 2. having more confidence or hope about…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGE | 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.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.

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

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   verb. to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something) to stimulate (something or someone to do something) by approval or help; support.

6. 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- /

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

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   encouraged adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE that] B2 We were very encouraged, after over 17,000 pictures were submitted. I am encouraged that we appear to be making progress.

8. 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:

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

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

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    Find 20 different ways to say ENCOURAGED, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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    Jul 22, 2024 · To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. I encouraged him during his race. Delia's coach encouraged her to focus on the positives. To spur on, strongly recommend. We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre. We encourage you to cycle instead of taking the car.