ENCOURAGE

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: E1N1C3O1U1R1A1G2E1 = 12

Definition

  1. verb contribute to the progress or growth of. — synonyms: promote, advance, boost, further
  2. verb inspire with confidence.
  3. verb spur on.

Examples

  • “I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”
  • “give hope or courage to”
  • “His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife”

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