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 encourage encourage /ɪnˈkɝːədʒ/

verb

  1. () Contribute to the progress or growth of  ( boost , further , advance , encourage , promote )
    contribute to the progress or growth of
     I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
    I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
  2. () Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to  ( encourage )
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
      I encourage you to follow your passion and pursue your dreams.
    I encourage you to follow your passion and pursue your dreams.
  3. () Spur on  ( encourage )
    spur on
     His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife
    His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife