encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
will be encouraging
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future progressiveof encourage.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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A key priority will be encouraging corporations to donate a share of profits to a near-empty UN fund to support conservation in developing countries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
While Clarke might not want to hear of Andy Robertson running around in Mickey Mouse ears, downtime is a priority for the head coach and his staff, who will be "encouraging their freedom".
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
The challenge of this work will be encouraging widespread adoption of the system, the researchers said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2023
“We will be encouraging the parties to take steps to calm things down,” Blinken told reporters at a joint news conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
And I believe you will be encouraging your wife in a hopeless effort, if you encourage her to persist in the search for her lost friend.
From Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins
