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encouragement
[en-kur-ij-muhnt, -kuhr-]
noun
the act of encouraging.
the state of being encouraged.
something that encourages.
Praise is the greatest encouragement.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Other Word Forms
- preencouragement noun
- reencouragement noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of encouragement1
Example Sentences
“And as parents we are missing seeing that happiness when they are done performing and the satisfaction they get from the applause and encouragement.”
Left somewhat stunned and shouting to her box, where husband and coach Bjorn Fratangelo had some words of encouragement, Keys seemed somewhat devoid of answers.
Whether it was minute eight, 58 or 88, she was pacing up and down the touchline with her arms swinging in encouragement and legs kicking every ball.
Every so often someone wipes out, sliding across the pool bottom, sparking cheers of encouragement.
With the footballer's encouragement, the women had also made a near-identical trip in July, having been made similar promises of cash and a lavish holiday.
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