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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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
During the 18-month period, Lennon began a relationship with the couple’s assistant, May Pang, at Ono’s encouragement.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
All of the clowns introduced themselves one by one and offered encouragement and support.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
During the 18-month period, Lennon began a relationship with the couple’s assistant, May Pang, at Ono’s encouragement.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
All of the clowns introduced themselves one by one and offered encouragement and support.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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 1 Oct. 2025.
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