Encourage
[en-kur-ij, -kuhr-] /ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/
verb (used with object), encouraged, encouraging.
1.
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence:
His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.
2.
to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.:
One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.
3.
to promote, advance, or foster:
Poverty often encourages crime.
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
verb (transitive)
1.
to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something)
2.
to stimulate (something or someone to do something) by approval or help; support
v.
early 15c., from Old French encoragier “make strong, hearten,” from en- “make, put in” (see en- (1)) + corage (see courage). Related: Encouraged; encouraging.
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