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verb (used with object), en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing.
1.
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.
2.
to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.: One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.
3.
to promote, advance, or foster: Poverty often encourages crime.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English encoragen < Anglo-French, Middle French encorag(i)er. See en-1, courage
1400–50; late Middle English encoragen < Anglo-French, Middle French encorag(i)er. See en-1, courage
Related forms
en·cour·ag·er, noun
en·cour·ag·ing·ly, adverb
o·ver·en·cour·age, verb (used with object), o·ver·en·cour·aged, o·ver·en·cour·ag·ing.
pre·en·cour·age, verb (used with object), pre·en·cour·aged, pre·en·cour·ag·ing.
re·en·cour·age, verb (used with object), re·en·cour·aged, re·en·cour·ag·ing.
EXPANDSynonyms
1. embolden, hearten, reassure. 2. urge; support, aid, help.
1. embolden, hearten, reassure. 2. urge; support, aid, help.
Antonyms
1. discourage, dishearten.
1. discourage, dishearten.
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Encouraging
is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
- Nothing at all wrong with encouraging the use of green energy.
- While encouraging future executives to embrace transparency and ethics is all fine and good, it's hardly sufficient.
- Focus on encouraging pride and self worth for a race which has contributed economically,socially, and politically.
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