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encourage

UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/

Translations

encourageverb
encouraged
Past Simple
encouraged
Past Participle
encouraging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
Ses parents l'encouragent toujours à poursuivre ses rêves.
Additional translations
favoriserSurtout pour une activité, un développement ou un investissement.
Synonyms
promote
advocate
stimulate
foster
boost
urge
motivate
inspire
support
Antonyms
discourage

Definitions

encourageverb
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
To stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief.
The new policy is designed to encourage investment in renewable energy.
To persuade or urge someone to do or continue doing something.
The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.
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