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encouraging
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
Translations
more encouraging
Comp.
most encouraging
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkɝːɪdʒɪŋ/
The teacher gave an encouraging speech to the students.
Учитель произнес ободряющую речь для студентов.
Her encouraging words helped him to overcome his fears.
Ее вдохновляющие слова помогли ему преодолеть свои страхи.
He received an encouraging message from his friend.
Он получил поддерживающее сообщение от своего друга.
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
Gerund use: ‘encouraging’ functions as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of giving encouragement.
encouraging
Gerund
encouraged
Past Simple
encouraged
Past Participle
encouraging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Учителя должны поощрять студентов задавать вопросы.
Her success will encourage others to pursue their dreams.
Её успех вдохновит других следовать за своими мечтами.
We need to encourage each other during difficult times.
Нам нужно поддерживать друг друга в трудные времена.
Additional translations
encouraging
Used when the present participle 'encouraging' functions as an adjective, e.g. 'an encouraging result'.
Definitions
Her encouraging words helped him overcome his fears.
The teacher gave an encouraging nod as the student presented his project.
The early results of the experiment were encouraging, suggesting that the new method might be effective.
She needs a lot of encouraging before she'll perform on stage.
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
The new policy is designed to encourage investment in renewable energy.
The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.
The preliminary findings were encouraging.