encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
is encouraging
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present progressiveof encourage (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Larsen, the Stevens County auditor, is encouraging Washington voters to deposit their ballots in drop boxes rather than relying on the mail.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
The CHP office in Solano is actively investigating the crash and is encouraging witnesses or those who have information about other vehicles involved to contact the office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
They said while the raised guidance is encouraging, investors will likely be disappointed by a lack of detail on 2027 outlook and a quantitative update for how it intends to increase capacity in 2028.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
He said: "I think that really the best thing that we should be doing is encouraging people to be able to afford to buy their own homes."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“The way you play. Surely your patron is encouraging you to focus on your music ” “I don’t have a patron, Denn,” I said with a shy smile.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
