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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Artist and music communities, long a source of activism and encouragement for street protests, have responded in kind.
From Los Angeles Times
So instead he gave a great whoop of encouragement, loud enough to drown out Warren.
From Literature
Having won two Tony and Olivier Awards for his work on stage, Pryce added "more investment and encouragement" was needed in Welsh theatre.
From BBC
The Hampton tracks and Basie’s “High Tide” in particular feature the musicians yelling encouragement to one another, in a way that would rarely be heard in a commercial session.
Folks stuck their heads out of windows to shout encouragement.
From Los Angeles Times
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