Encourage

Parts Of Speech: Verb

Definition:

If you give someone courage or hope, you encourage them.

Synonyms: Similar words

boost	buoy	embolden
hearten	inspire	reassure

boost

buoy

embolden

hearten

inspire

reassure

Antonyms: Opposite words

discourage

dishearten

dissuade

hurt

agitate

annoy

bore

calm

deaden

depress

deter

dull

leave alone

repress

sadden

tire

trouble

upset

Sentences:

Public:

David had some encouraging news.

Outside:

Max encouraged Rosy to be herself.

Home:

Bob’s words were truly encouraging.

Environment-Pollution:

Kelly encouraged Tom to learn English.