encouragement

UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/

Translations

encouragementnoun
encouragements
pl
The teacher's encouragement helped the student to succeed.
Поощрение учителя помогло ученику добиться успеха.
Her words of encouragement gave him the strength to continue.
Ее слова поддержки дали ему силы продолжать.
He felt a sense of encouragement from his friends.
Он почувствовал ободрение от своих друзей.
Additional translations
encouragementadjective
more encouragement
Comp.
most encouragement
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/
Attributive use of the noun: placed before another noun to describe something that gives support or inspiration.

Definitions

encouragementnoun
The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Her words of encouragement helped him overcome his fears.
Something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident.
The award was an encouragement for him to continue his research.
The act of trying to persuade someone to do something.
With a little encouragement, he agreed to try out for the team.
encouragementadjective
Intended to give support, confidence, or hope; providing encouragement.
She sent him an encouragement card after the competition.