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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 51Թ 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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of encourage1
Example Sentences
The Men's Sheds movement is perhaps the most well-known where men are encouraged to come together and bond and support each other while doing practical projects.
Following the trust's apology, Louise's sisters stressed that they would encourage all women to go for a cervical screening.
But to transform the global trading system using an arbitrary formula, that throws up transparent absurdities, even without the penguins, is likely to encourage the other side to resist.
Parents who started fostering after their grown-up children left home encouraged others to "just go for it".
He said the UK government had been "very supportive" and discussions with he US State Department had been "encouraging".
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