ENCOURAGEMENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

encouragement

noun

in-ˈkər-ij-mənt

Definition of encouragement

as in incentive

something that arouses action or activity the huge rebates that the auto companies were offering were all the encouragement I needed to buy a new car

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Recent Examples of encouragement Making friends and feeling at home takes time, so patience and encouragement can make a big difference. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 July 2026 All are benefiting from the encouragement provided by the eatery's founder, Amin Sheikh. — Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026 Still, even with that encouragement, the thought of starting over again with someone new has been an emotional adjustment. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 Her unexplainable absences leads to a lack of hope, wisdom, and encouragement Odysseus desperately needs in peril. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for encouragement

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Noun

Cordero’s visit to Costa Rica feeds into a wider picture in Latin America, as more countries inaugurate tax breaks and incentives.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
State and local incentives from South Carolina and Greenville County account for approximately $200 million.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

So that was kind of the the impetus and interest inside of Amazon.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 July 2026
The visit also gave new impetus to economic ties, with both countries agreeing to rapidly increase bilateral trade, expand cooperation in economic forums such as the World Trade Organization, and establish a financial dialogue mechanism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of impetus

Noun

The next frontier of value will not be the fastest answer or the most personalized stimulus.

— Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

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