encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
Example Sentences
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AI agents are becoming more proactive in encouraging user engagement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
"The angle that I see is that men supporting men, and helping and talking and encouraging support with each other and encouraging that conversation," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Asia is bearing most of the demand adjustment, with higher LNG prices encouraging switching to coal in power generation and fuel substitution in industry, particularly in India and China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In a study published September 1, 2026, in the Journal of Wood Science, researchers tested Hinoki root essential oil and found several encouraging signs.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
A business card was pressed into the palm of each newcomer, encouraging a visit to the Urban League.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
