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,