Uk English Meaning of encourage

encourage

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Definitions and Meaning of encourage in English

Wordnet

encourage (v)

contribute to the progress or growth of

inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

spur on

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word encourage

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,bear up,buoy (up),cheer (up),embolden,hearten,provoke,reassure,reinforce,stimulate

discourage,daunt,demoralize,depress,Dishearten,intimidate,sadden,undermine,weaken,weaken

encountering => encountering, encounterer => meet, encountered => encountered, encounter group => Encounter group, encounter => encounter,