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.
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Seek encouragement from trusted colleagues, mentors or family members.
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Dr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Msc.d, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In the summer of 2004, Kevin Barnes was in need of some encouragement.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Montessori principles foster a collaborative environment where encouragement, teamwork and camaraderie flourish.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
But with that being the case, fellow parents can at least help to ease the tension by offering a hand, some encouragement, or even some privacy when noticing a solo parent on a bathroom mission.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Msc.d, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In the summer of 2004, Kevin Barnes was in need of some encouragement.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Montessori principles foster a collaborative environment where encouragement, teamwork and camaraderie flourish.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
But with that being the case, fellow parents can at least help to ease the tension by offering a hand, some encouragement, or even some privacy when noticing a solo parent on a bathroom mission.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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