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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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   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.

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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.

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   Definition of encouragement noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody. He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun encouragement. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   The meaning of ENCOURAGE is to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten. How to use encourage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Encourage.

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    A complete guide to the word "ENCOURAGEMENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    the state of being encouraged. Praise is the greatest encouragement. Clark recommends encouragement when parents notice children handling their anger constructively. There have been moments of encouragement on her climb back into the world's top 60, but plenty of patience has also been required.