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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
Other Word Forms
- encourager noun
- encouragingly adverb
- overencourage verb (used with object)
- preencourage verb (used with object)
- reencourage verb (used with object)
- unencouraged adjective
- unencouraging adjective
- well-encouraged adjective
- ˈdzܰԲ adverb
- ˈdzܰԳ noun
- ˈdzܰԲ adjective
- ˈdzܰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of encourage1
Example Sentences
He made an encouraging start to this match, fending off a break point before securing the break himself at 3-3.
Detectives investigating online posts relating to the disorder have charged a 32-year-old man with sending menacing messages through a public electronic communications network and encouraging or assisting offences.
They don't care that their rhetoric could serve to encourage would-be terrorists.
“He’s pain-free. When we start that build-up, it should be soon. He’s already moving around. We all feel encouraged where he’s at right now, as far as the pain.”
Brymer recommends encouraging them to continue to go to school and summer activities if possible, and to participate in their typical social events.
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