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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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   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- /

3. 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.

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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   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.

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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   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.

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: