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to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen: [ T + to infinitive ] We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school. The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation. B1. to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something:
adjective [ after verb ] uk / ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒd / us / ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒd / Add to word list. having more confidence or hope about something: She felt encouraged by their promise of support. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Encouraging and urging on. abet. barrack for someone. bread. bring someone out. get out of here! idiom. go on.
- Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 learning neighbor.
- The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 following fear sadness.
- Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9God fear courage.
- Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 hope rest weakness.
to give somebody support, courage or hope. encourage somebody We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. She encouraged many young writers and artists. encourage somebody in something My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. + speech ‘You're doing fine,’ he encouraged her. Extra Examples.
1. a. : to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten. she was encouraged to continue by her early success. b. : to attempt to persuade : urge. they encouraged him to go back to school. 2. : to spur on : stimulate. warm weather encourages plant growth. 3. : to give help or patronage to : foster.
IPA guide. Other forms: encouraged; encouraging; encourages. When you encourage someone, you give him or her the courage or confidence to do something, like when you encourage your little brother to play harder by yelling his name from the sidelines of the soccer field.
verb. encouraged, encourages, encouraging. To give courage, hope, or confidence to; embolden; hearten. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To give support to; be favorable to; foster; help. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To stimulate; spur. Burning the field to encourage new plant growth. American Heritage.
