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encouragement

[en-kur-ij-muhnt, -kuhr-]

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noun

the act of encouraging.

the state of being encouraged.

something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement.

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Origin:
1560–70; encourage + -ment

Related forms

pre·en·cour·age·ment, noun

re·en·cour·age·ment, noun

Synonyms
3. praise, support, boost, lift, endorsement.

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Example Sentences

The drive, which is being undertaken with the expressed encouragement of.

He never once offered me constructive criticism, advice, or encouragement.

His encouragement of dropping out has prompted plenty of tut-tutting by people who regard him as irresponsible.

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The drive, which is being undertaken with the expressed encouragement of.

He never once offered me constructive criticism, advice, or encouragement.

His encouragement of dropping out has prompted plenty of tut-tutting by people who regard him as irresponsible.

Each wrestler has a coach at his side to lend encouragement and to herald the heroic deeds of his charge.

All parents struggle to find the right balance between encouragement and discipline when it comes to raising their kids.

We feel better about our coddling with your encouragement.

In fact it took some encouragement from my kids to play it over the weekend.

Falke brought them sharply to order, mingling encouragement and warnings.

We cheer for our students who need encouragement and counsel those who have fallen off track.

The news provides some encouragement that domestic demand may help sustain the economy as global markets cool.

She struggled with life and her parent's separation didn't give her much encouragement.

The combination of challenge and encouragement can help children reach their potential.

Get it wrong and the voice gives a word of encouragement and the user tries again until the correct answer is chosen.

Their examples as scholars and their encouragement pulled me through much doubt and resignation.

None of this should get in the way of the enforcement of copyright, which remains a vital tool in the encouragement of learning.

Reinertsen's encouragement changed the teenager's life.

Outside of immigration, this encouragement is done in two ways.

The encouragement doesn't have to be as literal as that.

If you can honestly say you've gotten encouragement from foundations or government agencies so much the better.

The manufacturing sector has been a source of modest encouragement for the optimists.

Mandela seldom interferes, but his looming presence and quiet admonitions and encouragement have the desired effect.

Not that you need much encouragement to get creative.

But there are reasons to find encouragement in the latest price data.

We have tried lots of encouragement and treats she would not normally receive, but nothing seems to work.

Those innovators need all the encouragement they can get.

There is also debate about which sorts of innovation require the encouragement of a potential monopoly to make them happen.

Any support and encouragement you can get will make it all the more likely that kids will get to play.

Others may need a little encouragement to buy fish hitherto unknown to them.

On the first question, the government received some encouragement this week.

Fear of the future is a great encouragement to religions of every kind.

Also critical are messages of encouragement and the opportunity to connect with other graduate students and future employers.

Mangione received a great deal of musical encouragement from both his parents, and began taking trumpet lessons at age ten.

Being watched by a photograph of staring eyes can be enough encouragement to behave, follow orders or do the right thing, a.

Some require extra encouragement to give up that golden dust.

Her spirit was always positive and optimistic, reflected in her encouragement of the students whom she saw as the future.

Policymakers hope that with encouragement from the state social entrepreneurs' best ideas can be spread faster and wider.

It seems to me that government encouragement and facilitation of enterprises willing to combine technologies and processes.

But instead of giving you gentle words of encouragement like.

Many found his do-it-once and do-it-right demeanor to be all the encouragement they needed to succeed.

It therefore takes little encouragement from stockbrokers for them to move back into equities.

Wolfram says he takes encouragement from looking at the streams of queries that people put into the search box.

He always was there to help everyone with either a kind word or a smile of encouragement.

Your affirmation and encouragement mean so much to all of us.

Or, encouragement for a self-defeating course of action.

My parents gave me this same encouragement but didn't ask me to forget my family heritage in exchange.

There is a large amount of academic freedom and an encouragement of social justice and activism.

If encouragement does not work, such private savings may have to be made compulsory.

Hurt's weary general is nursing a drink in a saloon when a visitor walks up with a word of encouragement.

Technology can convert social support, encouragement and friendly prodding into better health.

Yet the encouragement of faculty to expand their skills can't be punitive or negative.

Viewed politically, in fact, the recovery in profits that has given encouragement to the bulls has been a mixed blessing.

He was a friend, counselor, supporter and source of encouragement to us all.

If the writing is not read, there is no motivation to write well, nor any feedback and encouragement to future efforts.

They also point to his record in the provinces, where he gave strong encouragement to private enterprise.

In addition, private counseling and group therapy provide campers with encouragement and support.

It's full of people willing to offer encouragement no matter what your friend decides, and talking to people who have been there.

His wise counsel, quick wit and the encouragement he gave the staff will be sorely missed.

All the more encouragement for jobseekers to keep things positive and professional.

The narratives provided a common template to coordinate action and provide encouragement in rebuilding efforts.

His kindness, encouragement and sense of humor will always be fondly remembered by all of us.

Offered no coherent or articulate ethical framework beyond the encouragement to fit in and enjoy their.

The encouragement for older workers to stay is often a by-product of other initiatives.

So an occasional effort to get beyond cookie-cutter bromides tends to get deserved encouragement.

And they might need encouragement to think of education loans as a good investment.

Ferry's consistent encouragement to fight for social justice.

Such students may need your encouragement to follow their own.

In the countryside the revival of traditional values has needed little encouragement.

The atmosphere is charged with enthusiasm and encouragement.

And thanks all for the encouragement to consider other options as stepping stones.

Interweaved with these are various technology encouragement policies.

Fabian has left an indelible mark on the hospital through his encouragement and philanthropic.

Thank you for the feedback, advice, and encouragement.

Thanks for your posting, it's an encouragement for me.

Thanks, everyone, for the input as well as the encouragement.

Thank you king and science, for taking the time to help me out and answer my questions, and especially for the encouragement.

Thank you all for your kind encouragement and practical advice.

Thank you for the excellent advice and encouragement.

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World English Dictionary

encourage (ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ)

—vb
1.	to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something)
2.	to stimulate (something or someone to do something) by approval or help; support

en'couragement

—n

en'courager

—n

en'couraging

—*adj*

en'couragingly

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

encouragement

1560s, from encourage + -ment.

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