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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Supporting your teen with structure, rest, and encouragement can help ease burnout and keep them motivated through the final stretch.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Many supporters joined portions of the walk or gathered along roadways to offer food, water, and words of encouragement.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
That tag evolved into ongoing encouragement.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
The Worthy 1’s foundation focuses on uplifting single mothers, youth and families by providing resources, encouragement and access, according to their website.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Many supporters joined portions of the walk or gathered along roadways to offer food, water, and words of encouragement.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
That tag evolved into ongoing encouragement.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
The Worthy 1’s foundation focuses on uplifting single mothers, youth and families by providing resources, encouragement and access, according to their website.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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