What is "encourage" in English? Definition and Explanations
What does encourage mean in English? Meaning of encourage definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "encourage" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "encourage": contribute to the progress or growth of
Verb
Hyphenation: en‧cour‧age
Meaning of "encourage": inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
Verb
Hyphenation: en‧cour‧age
Meaning of "encourage": spur on
Verb
Hyphenation: en‧cour‧age
Synonyms:
restore, inspire, strengthen, boost, embolden, reassure, hearten, spur, buoy, brighten, fortify, revitalize, rally, animate, console, enliven, incite, comfort, goad, applaud, exhilarate, galvanize, gladden, sway, instigate, prick, revivify, excite, inspirit, rouse, steel, energize, stir, refresh, cheer, praise, push, buck up, cheer up, enhearten, give shot in arm, prop up, psych up, bolster, subsidize, advocate, develop, invite, strengthen, boost, support, assist, reassure, favor, reinforce, further, aid, promote, spur, ease, improve, abet, befriend, relieve, back, second, fortify, sanction, prevail, console, solace, uphold, comfort, foster, sustain, endorse, forward, brace, instigate, serve, countenance, advance, succor, push, approve, back up, egg on, go for, pat on the back, get behind, give a leg up, pull for, root for, side with, smile upon, subscribe to,
Antonyms:
dissuade, dishearten, weaken, deaden, annoy, sadden, tire, deter, calm, repress, deject, dispirit, block, hurt, discourage, dull, depress, upset, agitate, trouble, bore, leave alone, dampen, confuse, uninspire, hinder, obstruct, prevent, undermine, protest, decrease, cease, reject, weaken, dishearten, dissuade, disapprove, thwart, block, impede, injure, worsen, ignore, worry, condemn, refuse, annoy, deject, deter, dispirit, oppose, halt, stop, hurt, discourage, neglect, trouble, upset, disagree, dampen, depress, confuse, uninspire,
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