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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Mentors provide feedback, give encouragement, ask great questions, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.
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Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
As videos of Walker meeting Yankees players and gifting them bracelets spread across TikTok and other social media platforms, thousands of people began following his story and sending encouragement to the family.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Inside Philadelphia’s locker room after the Game 7 win, Morey greeted almost every player with an handshake, smiles and words of encouragement.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Maihi notes that shifting the narrative requires moving beyond general encouragement and toward practical visibility.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
As videos of Walker meeting Yankees players and gifting them bracelets spread across TikTok and other social media platforms, thousands of people began following his story and sending encouragement to the family.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Inside Philadelphia’s locker room after the Game 7 win, Morey greeted almost every player with an handshake, smiles and words of encouragement.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Maihi notes that shifting the narrative requires moving beyond general encouragement and toward practical visibility.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 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 19 May. 2026.
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