encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
Example Sentences
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Although the trial was not designed to determine whether the treatment improved pancreatic cancer outcomes, researchers observed encouraging signals.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, Kartal's British team-mate Harriet Dart produced an encouraging display in a three-set defeat by American 10th seed Iva Jovic.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Past national support for encouraging local production of electric vehicles, which share many components with humanoid robots, also helped.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
AI companies are encouraging people to upload their health information to be scrutinized by their bots, or to grant access to their bank or investment accounts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Perhaps it was also her way of encouraging Elizebeth to stand out from the crowd.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
