encouragement

noun
UK: /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/
US: /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ.mənt/

  1. Words or actions that give someone hope and confidence.

    1. I needed some encouragement, so I asked my friend.
    2. She gave a speech, offering encouragement to the graduating students.

  2. The act of trying to persuade someone to do something.

    1. The project received encouragement from the local council.
    2. Despite the lack of initial encouragement, he persevered with his research.

Synonyms

support inspiration motivation cheer persuasion incentive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "encouragement" in English means: Words or actions that give someone hope and confidence., The act of trying to persuade someone to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "encouragement" is /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "encouragement": support, inspiration, motivation, cheer, persuasion, incentive.

Example usage of "encouragement": "I needed some encouragement, so I asked my friend.". More examples on the page.