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
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
Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes
Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters and shares thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
This series was again an opportunity to bring them together, bring in different guests — panelist and speakers — that could offer a word of encouragement.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Need a word of encouragement before an algebra test?
—Alyssa Brandt, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
This series was again an opportunity to bring them together, bring in different guests — panelist and speakers — that could offer a word of encouragement.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Need a word of encouragement before an algebra test?
—Alyssa Brandt, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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 23 Mar. 2025.
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