verb🔗ShareTo mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit."I encouraged him during his race."mindcharacterhumanattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spur on, strongly recommend."We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."attitudecharactercommunicationemotionhumanmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo foster, give help or patronage"The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"attitudecharacteremotionactionmoralcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEncouragement"The encouraging words from her teacher gave her the confidence to try the math problem. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGiving courage, confidence or hope"Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSupporting by giving encouragement"The teacher's encouraging words helped the student feel more confident about the test. "attitudecharacteremotionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAuspicious, or bringing good luck"The teacher's positive comments were encouraging, making the student feel optimistic about the upcoming test. "attitudemoralvaluephilosophyachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
