Meaning & Definition of Encourage in English
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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.