American English pronunciation
How to pronounce encourage
IPA transcription: [ɛn'kɚɪdʒ]
Pronunciation variants: [ɛn'kɚɪdʒ][ɪn'kɚədʒ]
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Verb
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contribute to the progress or growth of
“I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”
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inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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spur on
“His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife”
Usage examples
- This amends previous statements by giving the bank independence and encourages transparency and communication.
- Schools were encouraged to join this network.
- If you have an issue in the workplace, you are encouraged to contact the HR department.
- I encouraged her and praised her with all my heart.
- Both conservative and liberal bloggers utilize the open forum format, encouraged by Cadenhead.
- Stott also encourages development of energy infrastructure in the developing world.
- The event encourages thinking about the environment, peace and human rights.
- There is encouragement in the sound of it.
- However, the state encouraged competing private parties to operate mines and supply these centers.
- One bill was to curb inflation and the other encourage housing starts.