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Definition of Encourage
1. Verb. Contribute to the progress or growth of. "They encourage him to write the letter"; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
Specialized synonyms: Connive At, Wink At, Foster, Further, Spur, Help, Carry, Feed, Conduce, Contribute, Lead
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Support
Derivative terms: Advance, Boost, Booster, Booster, Encouragement, Furtherance, Promotion, Promotion, Promotive
2. Verb. Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to. "The good news will encourage her"
Causes: Hope
Generic synonyms: Animate, Enliven, Exalt, Inspire, Invigorate
Antonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Encouragement
3. Verb. Spur on. "They encourage him to write the letter"; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
Definition of Encourage
1. v. t. To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage.
Definition of Encourage
1. Verb. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. ¹
2. Verb. To spur on, strongly recommend. ¹
3. Verb. To foster, give help or patronage ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Encourage
1. [v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES]
Medical Definition of Encourage
1. To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; the opposite of discourage. "David encouraged himself in the Lord." (1 Sam. Xxx. 6) Synonym: To embolden, inspirit, animate, enhearten, hearten, incite, cheer, urge, impel, stimulate, instigate, countenance, comfort, promote, advance, forward, strengthen. Origin: F. Encourager; pref. En- (L. In) + courage courage. See Courage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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