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Encouragement Words Support Great Noun Bre ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt

Word encouragement
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt / NAmE / ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt /
Example
  • a few words of encouragement
  • he needs all the support and encouragement he can get.
  • with a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.
  • she was given every encouragement to try something new.
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encouragement

(noun)BrE / ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt / NAmE / ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt /
  1. the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody
    • opposite discouragement
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/discouragement
    • a few words of encouragement
    • He needs all the support and encouragement he can get.
    • With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.
    • She was given every encouragement to try something new.
    • Her words were a great encouragement to them.

    Extra Examples

    • Getting the support of the Queen was a great encouragement to those involved in the project.
    • Given the slightest encouragement, he’d be on his knees swearing eternal devotion.
    • Given the slightest encouragement, he’d leave his job.
    • I draw great encouragement from the fact that the classroom is always full.
    • Instead of criticism, use encouragement.
    • Mick was always ready to offer advice and encouragement.
    • Perhaps I can offer a few words of encouragement to those who did not win any prizes this time.
    • We are grateful to all our friends for their support and encouragement.
    • We needed no further encouragement to stop work.
    • With a bit of encouragement, she could do really well.
    • You need encouragement from people who understand what you are trying to do.
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