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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His 56 percent share of on-ice shot attempts offers encouragement, but Lowry needs to find a better way to help.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Howard — a former pro wrestler with his own extensive résumé — has been instrumental in Stark’s journey, offering encouragement and guidance both inside and outside the ring.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And when Ezra doesn't immediately throw the ball back, JJ makes a noise of encouragement and a short bark.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Howard — a former pro wrestler with his own extensive résumé — has been instrumental in Stark’s journey, offering encouragement and guidance both inside and outside the ring.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And when Ezra doesn't immediately throw the ball back, JJ makes a noise of encouragement and a short bark.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Ironically, without Geneviève and her encouragement of Jack over the course of the season, Jack likely never would have made such an out-of-the-box decision.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.
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