encouragement
noun
en·cour·age·ment
in-ˈkər-ij-mənt 
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages
Synonyms
Examples of encouragement in a Sentence
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
Their weekly encounters during waste pickup have blossomed into meaningful exchanges, with Loubet offering words of encouragement and guidance that resonate deeply with Shea.
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Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
While an elegant dinner was on the menu for the students, so were lessons in social etiquette and encouragement to dream big and believe in themselves, with speeches led by Fluellen and other mentors.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
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Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
While an elegant dinner was on the menu for the students, so were lessons in social etiquette and encouragement to dream big and believe in themselves, with speeches led by Fluellen and other mentors.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for encouragement
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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