1. encourage

verb. (ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒ) Contribute to the progress or growth of.
Synonyms
conduce foster contribute help further carry lead feed wink at boost connive at promote spur support advance back up
Antonyms
deaden shorten discouragement delay sedate
Etymology
encourage (English)
encoragen (Middle English (1100-1500))
encoragier (Anglo-Norman)
encoragier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
corage (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
cor (Latin)
cors (Latin)
en- (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
in (Latin)
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2. encourage

verb. (ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒ) Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to.
Synonyms
bring out pep up draw out barrack spur urge on hollo enliven root on hope recreate goad cheer urge invigorate animate inspire hearten foster exalt exhort embolden nurture
Antonyms
discourage dishearten despair pack disappear
Etymology
encourage (English)
encoragen (Middle English (1100-1500))
encoragier (Anglo-Norman)
encoragier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
corage (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
cor (Latin)
cors (Latin)
en- (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
in (Latin)

3. encourage

verb. (ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒ) Spur on.
Synonyms
stimulate get induce make have cause
Antonyms
keep quiet play down background hide hold
Etymology
encourage (English)
encoragen (Middle English (1100-1500))
encoragier (Anglo-Norman)
encoragier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
corage (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
cor (Latin)
cors (Latin)
en- (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
in (Latin)
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