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encouragementthe action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

Korean meaning: 격려, 용기를 북돋워주는 행위

Korean pronunciation: 인**커**리지먼트

Example Sentences

  • My cat's purring is the only encouragement I need to stay in bed all day.
  • The teacher's encouragement motivated students to participate more actively.
  • With enough encouragement, even my phone battery lasts longer than expected.

encouragement

NOUN

//ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt//

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

encouragement concept
💡 Concept

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Rootcourage
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Old French 'encourager', composed of 'en-' (to put into) + 'courage' (heart, bravery), which comes from Latin 'cor' meaning 'heart'. The word ultimately traces back to Latin roots expressing the concept of strengthening one's heart or resolve.

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🎵Rhyme

discouragementarrangementengagement
discouragement
arrangement
engagement

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's purring is the only encouragement I need to stay in bed all day.

The teacher's encouragement motivated students to participate more actively.

😄 Fun example

With enough encouragement, even my phone battery lasts longer than expected.

Her parents' encouragement helped her pursue her dreams despite the challenges.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

supportmotivationinspirationbackingreassurance

Antonyms

discouragementcriticismdisapproval

Related

encourageencouragingmoraleconfidenceboost