Definitions for encouragement
ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈkʌr-en·cour·age·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. encouragementnoun

   the expression of approval and support

2. boost, encouragementnoun

   the act of giving hope or support to someone

3. encouragementnoun

   the feeling of being encouraged

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. encouragementnoun

   The act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity.

   All generous encouragement of arts. -Otway.

2. encouragementnoun

   That which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.; incentive; increase of confidence; as, the fine arts find little encouragement among a rude people.

   To think of his paternal care, Is a most sweet encouragement to prayer. -Byron.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Encouragementnoun

   Etymology: from encourage.

   1. Incitement to any action or practice; incentive.

   Such strength of heart
   Thy conduct and example gives; nor small
   Encouragement, Godolphin, wise and just. Phillips.

   2. Favour; countenance; support.

   For when he dies, farewel all honour, bounty,
   All generous encouragement of arts. Thomas Otway, Orphan.

   The reproach of immorality will lie heaviest against an established religion, because those who have no religion will profess themselves of that which has the encouragement of the law. John Rogers, Sermon 9.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. encouragement

   Encouragement is the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope in order to inspire or motivate them towards a goal or a course of action. It often involves providing positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, or expressing confidence in the abilities or potential of the individual being encouraged.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Encouragementnoun

   the act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity

2. Encouragementnoun

   that which serves to incite, support, promote, or advance, as favor, countenance, reward, etc.; incentive; increase of confidence; as, the fine arts find little encouragement among a rude people

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. encouragement.]

Matched Categories

1. • Aid
   • Approval
   • Hope

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'encouragement' in Nouns Frequency: #2299

How to pronounce encouragement?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say encouragement in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of encouragement in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of encouragement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of encouragement in a Sentence

1. Pope Francis:

   I also offer encouragement to all those who are convinced that a just and necessary punishment must never exclude the dimension of hope and the goal of rehabilitation.

2. Orville Wright:

   Becoming organized for the New Year can be achieved of course with determination, discipline, encouragement, and consistency.

3. Paul. F. Meekin:

   Since I've been in the education business - often the only way to relate to teachers, parents & children - are with words of wisdom. If I could know all the wise books by heart - I would stand a chance at being a better Headmaster. Also for when it comes to my family & friends - that knowledge would always be there to give inspiration & encouragement & tell me who can't use that with their relatives!

4. Cynthia Ellis-Topsy:

   I said to William that when [his brother] Prince Harry came to Belize he was dancing and didn't need encouragement, he is a wild card. William laughed and said, 'Harry's not self-conscious.’.

5. Tristain Shury:

   Always be kind, you never know what someone is going through. Whether it's words of encouragement or simple gestures to show appreciation. Remember, all supports goes a long way. Some things may not mean much to you but the world to someone else.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=encouragement
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Encouragement
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=encouragement
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement