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
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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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The same study noted that businesses that offered words of encouragement, acts of appreciation or other kind acts helped improve engagement and accountability among the workforce.
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
By offering the bears verbal encouragement—and treats like carrots and apples—keepers can train them to participate in their own medical care: for example, by teaching the animals to hold out a paw for a blood draw or stand up on cue for a visual examination of the torso and legs.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
In the hours and days that followed Andrews’ heartbreaking drop in the corner of the end zone, his teammates offered praise and words of encouragement.
—Sam Cohn, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
In the video, the poster's parents can be heard giving their daughter encouragement, but a conversation between them showed their half-hearted belief in her ability to win.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
By offering the bears verbal encouragement—and treats like carrots and apples—keepers can train them to participate in their own medical care: for example, by teaching the animals to hold out a paw for a blood draw or stand up on cue for a visual examination of the torso and legs.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
In the hours and days that followed Andrews’ heartbreaking drop in the corner of the end zone, his teammates offered praise and words of encouragement.
—Sam Cohn, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
In the video, the poster's parents can be heard giving their daughter encouragement, but a conversation between them showed their half-hearted belief in her ability to win.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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