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   encouragement

   /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope: "thank you for all your support and encouragement" Similar hearteningcheeringcheering upbuoying uppepping upupliftinginspirationrallyingmotivationincitementstimulationanimationinvigorationinvigoratingemboldeningfortificationmorale-boostinginformal:bucking upa shot in the armrare:spiriting upinspiritingpersuasioncoaxingurgingpushingpressurepressurizationexhortationproddingegging onpromptingspurgoadinducementincentivebaitluremotiveinformal:arm-twistingcarrotkick up the backsidesupportingsupportbackingendorsementchampionshipchampioningsponsoringadvocacypromotionfurtherancefurtheringadvanceadvancingforwardingfosteringstrengtheningnurturecultivationhelpassistanceboostingfuellingfavouringinformal:boosterismOpposite discouragementdissuasionhindering
   • ▪ persuasion to do or to continue something: "incentives and encouragement to play sports"
   • ▪ the act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief: "the encouragement of foreign investment"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGEMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jul 23, 2011 · encouragement: [noun] the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged.

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   encouragement: 1 n the act of giving hope or support to someone Synonyms: boost Types: morale booster , morale building anything that serves to increase morale Type of: aid , assist , assistance , help the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose n the expression of approval and support ...

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   Encouragement definition: the act of encouraging. . See examples of ENCOURAGEMENT used in a sentence.

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   Define encouragement. encouragement synonyms, encouragement pronunciation, encouragement translation, English dictionary definition of encouragement. n. 1. The act of encouraging. 2. The state of being encouraged. 3. One that encourages. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth... Encouragement - definition of encouragement by The Free Dictionary.

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   a few words of encouragement; He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well. encouragement (to somebody) (to do something) She was given every encouragement to try something new. Her words were a great encouragement to them. opposite discouragement

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    Encouragement definition: The act of encouraging. That which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.; incentive; increase of confidence; as, the fine arts find little encouragement among a rude people.

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    Encourage definition: to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence. See examples of ENCOURAGE used in a sentence.