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Meaning & Definition of Encourage in English

English

Encourage

/ɛnkərɪʤ/

verb

1. Contribute to the progress or growth of

  • "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
synonym:
  • promote,
  • advance,
  • boost,
  • further,
  • encourage

2. Inspire with confidence

  • Give hope or courage to
synonym:
  • encourage

3. Spur on

  • "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
synonym:
  • encourage

Examples of using

We have to figure out a way to encourage Tom to do the right thing.
When I'm sad, my friends encourage me.
American industry makes various attempts to find and encourage brilliant students from abroad.