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encourage
[ en-kur-ij, -kuhr- ]
verb (used with object)
- to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence:
His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: ,
- to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.:
One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to promote, advance, or foster:
Poverty often encourages crime.
encourage
/ ɪˈʌɪ /
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
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܰԲ, adverb
- ˈdzܰԳ, noun
- ˈdzܰԲ, adjective
- ˈdzܰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·dzܰa· noun
- ·dzܰa·Բ· adverb
- v··dzܰa verb (used with object) overencouraged overencouraging
- e·dzܰa verb (used with object) preencouraged preencouraging
- e·dzܰa verb (used with object) reencouraged reencouraging
- ܲe·dzܰa adjective
- ܲe·dzܰa·Բ adjective
- ɱ-·dzܰa adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of encourage1
Example Sentences
Trump has argued tariffs will encourage more Americans to buy domestically-made goods, which will ultimately boost US manufacturing and jobs.
This is a popular idea among Republican lawmakers despite evidence that they fail to achieve their putative goal of encouraging poor people to find jobs.
In the interim, Riggs encouraged supporters to connect with and inform concerned voters now.
It also encouraged a reexamination of federal consent decrees, a legal mechanism that is commonly used to encourage notably violent police departments to reform.
The big crowds and cool vibes are certainly encouraging for Becker, but he insists that the popularity of “Closet Picks” is hard to quantify.
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