encouragement
noun
en·cour·age·ment
in-ˈkər-ij-mənt 
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages
Examples of encouragement in a Sentence
Our aim is the encouragement of investment.
the encouragement of plant growth
teachers who give their students a lot of encouragement
With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
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The oversized teddy bear of a man with the languid baritone, who speaks with the eloquence of a poet, the encouragement of a coach, and the comfort of a minister, came up in the legendary Night Hawk in the 1970s.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
And with a bit of encouragement, Brakel convinced Terry to keep playing.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Building a Legacy at Keystone With the encouragement of mountain communities, the presence of Black visitors can only increase.
—James Edward Mills, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
And before the shoes move on, every single pair receives a handwritten note with a message of hope and encouragement.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
And with a bit of encouragement, Brakel convinced Terry to keep playing.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Building a Legacy at Keystone With the encouragement of mountain communities, the presence of Black visitors can only increase.
—James Edward Mills, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
And before the shoes move on, every single pair receives a handwritten note with a message of hope and encouragement.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouragement
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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