English / word
encourage
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to give someone support or confidence to do something
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
In context
01
My sister encourages me to speak English at home.
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The teacher encouraged the quiet students to ask questions.
Synonyms
support,motivate,inspire
Antonyms
discourage,deter,dishearten
Collocations
encourage someone,encourage growth,encourage participation
Verb forms
Past: encouraged · Past participle: encouraged · -ing: encouraging