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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 yvlog 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
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of encourage1
Example Sentences
That means balancing the urgent need for new revenue with policies that encourage new housing and jobs.
On the contrary, his fans encouraged the conspiracy theory that paints him as a political prisoner and the charges as "a political prosecution," as Charlie Kirk complained.
Cain says he hopes the series encourages people to talk to their children.
Other than "a bit of the usual trauma" in her teenage years, she remembers her parents as a "very good, loving" couple who "did everything they could and always encouraged me".
"The current rental bubble is encouraging a lot of big owners to do what they are doing here," says Blanca.
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