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- Dictionaryencouragement/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope: "thank you for all your support and encouragement" Similar Opposite
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words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something: Children need lots of encouragement from their parents. encouragement of I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family. words or behaviour that make something more likely to happen:
The meaning of ENCOURAGEMENT is the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged. How to use encouragement in a sentence.
Encouragement is the activity of encouraging someone, or something that is said or done in order to encourage them. I also had friends who gave me a great deal of encouragement. Thanks for your advice and encouragement. Financial encouragements include tax relief on mortgage interest.
words or behavior that give someone confidence to do something: Children need lots of encouragement from their parents. encouragement of I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family. words or behavior that make something more likely to happen:
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- /
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.
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.
noun. /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/. /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody. a few words of encouragement. He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.
the act of encouraging. the state of being encouraged. something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement. Synonyms: praise, endorsement, lift, boost, support. 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.
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.
