Definitions for encourage
Overview of verb encourage
The verb encourage has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (53) promote, advance, boost, further, encourage
(contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom")
2. (12) encourage
(inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to)
3. (1) encourage
(spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife")
