encourage
/ɛnkˈɝɪdʒ/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
verb
- contribute to the progress or growth of
“I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom” - inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
- spur on
“His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife”
Synonyms for encourage
Antonyms of encourage
Words that rhyme with encourage
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