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
The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With his mother’s encouragement, Galloway appealed his case to UCLA, and met with an admissions officer.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Readers rallied around her in the comments, offering empathy and encouragement.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The tennis legend revealed that his encouragement played a big role in helping her stay focused during her comeback.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With his mother’s encouragement, Galloway appealed his case to UCLA, and met with an admissions officer.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Readers rallied around her in the comments, offering empathy and encouragement.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The tennis legend revealed that his encouragement played a big role in helping her stay focused during her comeback.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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