encourage
[ en-kur-ij, -kuhr- ]
/ ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr- /
verb (used with object), en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing.
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.
to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.: One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.
to promote, advance, or foster: Poverty often encourages crime.
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encourage
/ (ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ) /
verb (tr)
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 of encourage
encouragement, nounencourager, nounencouraging, adjectiveencouragingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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