Encouraging

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

verb

  1. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

    I encouraged him during his race.

  2. To spur on, strongly recommend.

    We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.

  3. To foster, give help or patronage

    The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed

Synonyms: bield, embolden

noun

  1. Encouragement

adjective

  1. Giving courage, confidence or hope

    Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.

  2. Supporting by giving encouragement

  3. Auspicious, or bringing good luck

encouraging

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