Definition of encouragement
1 : the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2 : something that encourages
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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.
Recent Examples of encouragement from the Web
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His former teammates offered hugs and words of encouragement on his way out.
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Fans danced in the middle of the road, yelling exaggerated encouragement to the last amateur cyclists chugging up the road ahead of Sunday’s stage.
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With Tipton’s encouragement, Rhodes formed a limited liability corporation, called Delta S Holdings, to claim the prize.
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How to Help Heroin addicts need strong encouragement and support.
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Sure, go ahead and surprise her with flowers, dinner and notes/words of encouragement.
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But the Jabra didn't chime that often with instructions, encouragements or admonishments, and thus didn't inspire me to train harder.
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Indigenous youth leaders carrying the Mabo torch are finding encouragement in high places.
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After a little encouragement from his mother—the 22-year-old college student headed to New York to pursue modeling full time.
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First Known Use of encouragement
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ENCOURAGEMENT Defined for English Language Learners
encouragement
playDefinition of encouragement for English Language Learners
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: the act of making something more appealing or more likely to happen
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: something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident
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: something that makes someone more likely to do something
ENCOURAGEMENT Defined for Kids
encouragement
playDefinition of encouragement for Students
1 : something that gives hope, determination, or confidence Winning was just the encouragement she needed.
2 : the act of giving hope or confidence to His teacher's encouragement helped his grades.
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