en·cour·age
inˈkərij/
verb
verb: encourage; 3rd person present: encourages; past tense: encouraged; past participle: encouraged; gerund or present participle: encouraging
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
"we were encouraged by the success of this venture"
synonyms: hearten, cheer, buoy up, uplift, inspire, motivate, spur on, stir, stir up, fire up, stimulate, invigorate, vitalize, revitalize, embolden, fortify, rally; More
informalbuck up, pep up, give a shot in the arm to
"the players were encouraged by the crowd's response"
promising, hopeful, auspicious, propitious, favorable, bright, rosy;
heartening, reassuring, cheering, comforting, welcome, pleasing, gratifying
"an encouraging start"
supportive, understanding, helpful;
positive, responsive, enthusiastic, boosterish
"my parents were very encouraging"
antonyms: discourage
give support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something.
"pupils are encouraged to be creative"
synonyms: persuade, coax, urge, press, push, pressure, pressurize, prod, goad, egg on, prompt, influence, sway;
informalput ideas into one's head
"she had encouraged him to go"
antonyms: dissuade
help or stimulate (an activity, state, or view) to develop. |