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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Oil prices eased in subdued Easter holiday trading as investors took encouragement from news of some tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Driven by encouragement from the very top of China's leadership, the world's second-biggest economy has embraced artificial intelligence, sparking both curiosity and concern.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
With his encouragement, I enrolled in community college.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Birol said recommendations from the agency to member countries have included encouragement of working from home, reducing speed limits for cars and providing financial support to vulnerable people.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
He wanted to take it for encouragement, but it was only because Beto hadn’t wanted the seat.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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