encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
are encouraging
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present progressiveof encourage.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Although the results are encouraging, the treatment has so far been tested only in mice.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
They are encouraging more landowners to get in touch with the partnership to explore how they can create new woodlands and restore habitats.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Although the findings are encouraging, the technology remains at an early experimental stage.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
AI companies are encouraging people to upload their health information to be scrutinized by their bots, or to grant access to their bank or investment accounts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Cole McAllister, you are encouraging your son to risk his life,” Aunt Pretty declared as I finished writing down Cully’s story.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
