encourage — to give support, confidence, or hope to someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give support, confidence, or hope to someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 격려하다, 용기를 주다, 북돋우다
Korean pronunciation: 인-커-리지 (강세: 커)
Example Sentences
- My mom encourages me by saying 'You can do it!' even when I burn toast.
- The coach encouraged the team despite their 10-0 loss.
- Teachers should encourage students to ask questions in class.
encourage
VERB//ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ//
to give support, confidence, or hope to someone
Coach giving courage and confidence
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Origin
From Old French 'encourager', formed from 'en-' (to put into) combined with 'courage' (heart, valor), which comes from Latin 'cor' (heart). The word originally meant to give courage or heart to someone.
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“My mom encourages me by saying 'You can do it!' even when I burn toast.”
“The coach encouraged the team despite their 10-0 loss.”
“Teachers should encourage students to ask questions in class.”
“The government encourages people to use public transportation.”
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