Encourage Past Tense

The past tense of Encourage is encouraged.

1. encourage

verb. ['ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒ'] contribute to the progress or growth of.

Etymology

  • encoragen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • encoragier (Anglo-Norman)

Rhymes with Encourage

  • courage

How do you pronounce encourage?

Pronounce encourage as ɪnˈkərəʤ.

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2. encourage

verb. ['ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒ'] inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to.

Etymology

  • encoragen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • encoragier (Anglo-Norman)

3. encourage

verb. ['ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒ'] spur on.

Etymology

  • encoragen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • encoragier (Anglo-Norman)