encourage

Meaning

to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Example Sentences

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.

Parents should encourage their children to read daily.

Example Expressions

words of encouragement

Synonyms

motivate, inspire, support, promote, cheer, reassure

Entry 1

motivate, inspire, support, promote

Entry 2

support, inspire, motivate, cheer, reassure

Antonyms

discourage, deter, dishearten, demotivate

Entry 1

discourage, deter, dishearten, demotivate

Entry 2

discourage, deter, dishearten

Collocations

encourage someone, encourage growth, encourage participation, encourage development, encourage learning

Entry 1

encourage someone, encourage growth, encourage participation, encourage development

Entry 2

encourage learning, encourage growth, encourage participation