encouragement
Americannoun
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the act of encouraging.
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the state of being encouraged.
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something that encourages.
Praise is the greatest encouragement.
- Synonyms:
- endorsement , lift , boost , support , praise
Other Word Forms
- preencouragement noun
- reencouragement noun
Etymology
Origin of encouragement
Example Sentences
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Within companies, people who could get the most out of AI might need the most encouragement, education and guidance to get there.
There was a time in the middle of the previous decade when Australian pitches offered next to no encouragement for bowlers.
From BBC
Sophia always loved creative writing, and she began to envision a career as a journalist at the encouragement of a high-school English teacher.
Bonta said he has received significant encouragement to join the crowded gubernatorial field and that he expects to make a decision “definitely sooner rather than later.”
From Los Angeles Times
“My skills were kind of suited to that,” McCullum said, “giving guys confidence and encouragement to push the boundaries of their games.”
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