Definitions for encouraging
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")
Overview of adj encouraging
The adj encouraging has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. encouraging
(giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research")
2. encouraging, supporting
(furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher")
