encourage Synonyms
encourage Meaning
encourage (v)
contribute to the progress or growth of
inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
spur on
encourage (v. t.)
To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage.
encourage Sentence Examples
- The coach encouraged the team with a fiery speech before the championship game.
- The teacher's positive attitude encouraged her students to strive for excellence.
- The government encouraged people to conserve energy by offering tax incentives.
- The doctor encouraged the patient to continue with their physical therapy to regain strength.
- The parent encouraged their child to follow their dreams and never give up.
- The friend encouraged the other to take a chance and apply for their dream job.
- The coworker encouraged their colleague to take a break and recharge when they were feeling overwhelmed.
- The mentor encouraged the mentee to take on new challenges and grow professionally.
- The author encouraged readers to leave reviews and share their thoughts on their latest book.
- The leader encouraged the team to work together and support each other to achieve their goals.
FAQs About the word encourage
contribute to the progress or growth of, inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to, spur onTo give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope;
inspire, stimulate, provoke, buoy (up), reassure, reinforce, cheer (up), hearten, bear up,embolden
discourage, discourage, weaken, undermine, undermine, demoralize, dishearten, demoralize, sadden, depress
The coach encouraged the team with a fiery speech before the championship game.
The teacher's positive attitude encouraged her students to strive for excellence.
The government encouraged people to conserve energy by offering tax incentives.
The doctor encouraged the patient to continue with their physical therapy to regain strength.
