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Definition of: encourage
(in·kûr′ij) v.t. ·aged, ·ag·ing
1. To inspire with courage, hope, or resolution.
2. To help or foster; be favorable toward. [<OF encoragier <en- in (<L in-) + corage COURAGE]
—en·cour′ag·er noun Synonyms: animate, arouse, cheer, countenance, embolden, excite, forward, hearten, impel, inspire, inspirit, instigate, promote, prompt, rally, reassure, stimulate. See ABET, AID, CHERISH, CONSOLE1, HELP, PROMOTE.
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