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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Fletcher's encouragement comes from her own journey.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
With their encouragement, begin to build the courage to confront and release the patterns that no longer serve your growth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But since defeating Assad, the group has portrayed itself as more moderate and inclusive of other religions and minorities, with encouragement from the Turkish government.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
The second defendant told the court that Slowthai raped her twice with Blake-Walker’s encouragement.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
With their encouragement, begin to build the courage to confront and release the patterns that no longer serve your growth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But since defeating Assad, the group has portrayed itself as more moderate and inclusive of other religions and minorities, with encouragement from the Turkish government.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
The second defendant told the court that Slowthai raped her twice with Blake-Walker’s encouragement.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Dec. 2024
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 Dec. 2024.
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