encourage


Definition: Meaning of, encourage in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ;ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
encourage encouraged encouraged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
encouraging encourages
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  1. to give someone the courage or confidence to do something
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  2. to persuade someone to do something
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  3. to make something more likely to exist, happen, or develop
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