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.
Recent Examples on the Web
His main goal is to provide support and encouragement, especially during relapses.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
With her mother's encouragement, Nandudu dreamed of going to college and becoming a lawyer.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
There is encouragement, feedback, a steady stream of dad jokes.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
With her mother's encouragement, Nandudu dreamed of going to college and becoming a lawyer.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
There is encouragement, feedback, a steady stream of dad jokes.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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