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Encourage (Verb)

Meaning 1

Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • Her presence was enough to encourage the young athlete to push her limits during the competition.
  • After hearing her speech, many people were encourage to work towards their goals without fear of failure.
  • The team leaders encourage their players by reminding them of their strengths and past victories.
  • The motivational book was designed to encourage readers to pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.
  • The charity organization helps to encourage underprivileged children by providing them with access to quality education.

Antonyms

  • Discourage

Hypernyms

  • Invigorate
  • Animate
  • Exalt
  • Enliven

Hyponyms

  • Inspire
  • Barrack
  • Recreate
  • Root On
  • Goad
  • Urge
  • Urge On
  • Embolden
  • Nurture
  • Hearten
  • Exhort
  • Pep Up

Related Words

  • Encouragement (noun)

Meaning 2

Contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • Encourage innovative projects to foster creativity and problem-solving skills among students.
  • Her efforts encourage participation in local community events.
  • New regulations will encourage the growth of small businesses in the area.
  • The company will encourage customers to provide feedback through surveys.
  • The school's curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and collaboration.

Synonyms

  • Promote
  • Boost
  • Further
  • Advance

Hypernyms

  • Back Up
  • Support

Hyponyms

  • Help
  • Connive At
  • Spur
  • Wink At
  • Contribute
  • Foster
  • Feed
  • Lead
  • Conduce
  • Further
  • Carry

Related Words

  • Encouragement (noun)

Meaning 3

Spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • Her latest art sale encouraged her to create more paintings for an upcoming exhibition.
  • The company's growing profit figures encouraged the board of directors to expand into new markets.
  • His recent promotion encouraged him to pursue a master's degree in business administration.
  • The record sales of their debut album encouraged the band to scheduled a world tour.
  • Her improved academic performance encouraged her to consider applying to top-tier universities.

Hypernyms

  • Cause
  • Make
  • Get
  • Stimulate
  • Have
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