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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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.
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Caryn Rose, Variety, 28 May 2026
With encouragement and positive feedback from the candle recipients, the boys decided to sell them door-to-door.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Years later, after working alongside McDonald and Mitchell, Henry says their warmth and encouragement gave him a deeper sense of belonging within the Broadway community.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Many creators provide meaningful encouragement and insight.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Caryn Rose, Variety, 28 May 2026
With encouragement and positive feedback from the candle recipients, the boys decided to sell them door-to-door.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Years later, after working alongside McDonald and Mitchell, Henry says their warmth and encouragement gave him a deeper sense of belonging within the Broadway community.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Many creators provide meaningful encouragement and insight.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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