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Overview of verb encourage

The verb encourage has 3 senses


  • promote, advance, boost, further, encourage -- (contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom")

  • encourage -- (inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to)

  • encourage -- (spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife")


Overview of adj encouraging

The adj encouraging has 2 senses


  • encouraging -- (giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research")

  • encouraging, supporting -- (furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher")