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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With encouragement from her family, Zarna hit the New York comedy scene in 2019, performing at open mics and the Westside Comedy Club.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
But not mere notes of encouragement.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Others helped with painting, straightening up around the house, sending cards of encouragement and more.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
But not mere notes of encouragement.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Others helped with painting, straightening up around the house, sending cards of encouragement and more.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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