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/
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
Her teacher encouraged her to keep trying.
The coach encouraged the team during a difficult match. (IN + COURAGE = ENCOURAGE → to put courage into someone and help them keep going)
Encouragement gives courage to reach the far ridge.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
en- (to put into) + courage (heart, valor) + -e (verb ending) = encourage (to give heart/courage to someone)
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📝Examples
“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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