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单词 encouragements
释义

encouragement

noun

en·​cour·​age·​ment in-ˈkər-ij-mənt How to pronounce encouragement (audio)
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages

Synonyms

  • boost
  • goad
  • impetus
  • impulse
  • incentive
  • incitation
  • incitement
  • instigation
  • momentum
  • motivation
  • provocation
  • spur
  • stimulant
  • stimulus
  • yeast
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Example Sentences

Our aim is the encouragement of investment. the encouragement of plant growth teachers who give their students a lot of encouragement With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser. They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
Recent Examples on the Web He is then joined for the second stretch by a number of other endurance athletes, including Ironman triathlete Nick Bare and distance runner Hellah Sidibe, who run alongside him while offering encouragement. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 But with Abbe’s blessing and encouragement, Brevard applied. Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Users can’t ask for encouragement to engage in self-harm or suicide, including seeking partners for such activities. Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 When encouragement or rewards are given, do it because that team member helped drive the business closer to the big picture. Sam Kaufman, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Easton's accident has drawn the attention of fellow athletes across the country, many of them sending him encouragement on his road to recovery. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 This kind of non-taxation encouragement could include introducing changes into the shopping environment, such as creating an enticing display of fruits and vegetables or keeping healthy snacks at the front of store or checkout line. John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 For Lindgren, his approach is speaking truth, while giving encouragement. oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 Plus, every team will play the previous night and will pump out voter info and encouragement. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

encouragement

noun

en·​cour·​age·​ment in-ˈkər-ij-mənt How to pronounce encouragement (audio)
1
: something that gives hope, determination, or confidence
Winning was just the encouragement she needed.
2
: the act of giving hope or confidence to
His teacher's encouragement helped his grades.

encouragements

noun

plural of encouragement
as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity the huge rebates that the auto companies were offering were all the encouragement I needed to buy a new car

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • incentives
  • impetuses
  • motivations
  • stimuli
  • incitements
  • provocations
  • impulses
  • inducements
  • catalysts
  • goads
  • instigations
  • stimulants
  • momentums
  • reasons
  • spurs
  • invitations
  • yeasts
  • fuels
  • momenta
  • considerations
  • boosts
  • incitations
  • shots in the arm
  • motives
  • causes
  • antecedents
  • sparks
  • occasions
  • grounds
  • catalyzers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disincentives
  • counter-incentives
  • counterincentives
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