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encouragement
[ en-kur-ij-muhnt, -kuhr- ]
/ ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈkʌr- /
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noun
the act of encouraging.
the state of being encouraged.
something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement.
OTHER WORDS FOR encouragement
QUIZ
QUIZ YOURSELF ON "IS" VS. "ARE"
"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."
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IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?
OTHER WORDS FROM encouragement
pre·en·cour·age·ment, nounre·en·cour·age·ment, nounWords nearby encouragement
encore, encounter, encounter group, encounter session, encourage, encouragement, encrimson, encrinite, encroach, encroachment, en croûte
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