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encouragement

[ en-kur-ij-muhnt, -kuhr- ]

noun

  1. the act of encouraging.
  2. the state of being encouraged.
  3. something that encourages:

    Praise is the greatest encouragement.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



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Other Word Forms

  • e·dzܰa·Գ noun
  • e·dzܰa·Գ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of encouragement1

First recorded in 1560–70; encourage + -ment
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Example Sentences

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During their respective postseason runs, the two would talk often, sharing words of encouragement as they rooted for each other to accomplish something extraordinary.

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For all of the Lennons’ optimism and encouragement, "One to One" makes it indubitably clear that dark clouds are on the couple’s horizon.

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So no, not yet, but we’ve gotten a lot of encouragement and also heard from a lot of people that are in a similar position and are now thinking of running for Congress.

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"I hope that can give some encouragement to victim-survivors, wherever they are in the world, that you are safe to come forward."

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That was a bronze for Torvill and Dean, 10 years after their famous gold, and the skating legends have often sent messages of encouragement to three-time European medallists Fear and Gibson over the years.

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