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   encouragement

   /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope: "thank you for all your support and encouragement" Similar hearteningcheeringcheering upbuoying uppepping upupliftinginspirationrallyingmotivationincitementstimulationanimationinvigorationinvigoratingemboldeningfortificationmorale-boostinginformal:bucking upa shot in the armrare:spiriting upinspiritingpersuasioncoaxingurgingpushingpressurepressurizationexhortationproddingegging onpromptingspurgoadinducementincentivebaitluremotiveinformal:arm-twistingcarrotkick up the backsidesupportingsupportbackingendorsementchampionshipchampioningsponsoringadvocacypromotionfurtherancefurtheringadvanceadvancingforwardingfosteringstrengtheningnurturecultivationhelpassistanceboostingfuellingfavouringinformal:boosterismOpposite discouragementdissuasionhindering
   • ▪ persuasion to do or to continue something: "incentives and encouragement to play sports"
   • ▪ the act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief: "the encouragement of foreign investment"

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   The meaning of ENCOURAGEMENT is the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged. How to use encouragement in a sentence.

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   words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something: Children need lots of encouragement from their parents. encouragement of I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family. words or behaviour that make something more likely to happen:

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   ENCOURAGEMENT meaning: 1. words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something: 2. words or behaviour that…. Learn more.

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   Encouragement definition: the act of encouraging. . See examples of ENCOURAGEMENT used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something: Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions. If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely: The city needs to encourage job creation. encouragement. noun [ U ] us / ɪnˈkɜr·ɪdʒ·mənt, -ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ- /

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   Encouragement is the activity of encouraging someone, or something that is said or done in order to encourage them. I also had friends who gave me a great deal of encouragement. Thanks for your advice and encouragement. Financial encouragements include tax relief on mortgage interest.

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   When you help someone by offering positive words of support and approval, that's encouragement. It must have been the words of encouragement you gave in the airport lounge that helped your friend board the plane.