encouragement
noun
en·cour·age·ment
in-ˈkər-ij-mənt 
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages
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Examples of encouragement in a Sentence
Our aim is the encouragement of investment.
the encouragement of plant growth
teachers who give their students a lot of encouragement
With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.
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Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The first half of the season had moments of encouragement, but the virtues of new manager Sahin’s football — quick transitions with high numbers committed to attacking phases — only really showed fleetingly.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
There was also a surprise video message of encouragement from Mr. Trump, who had recently announced his candidacy.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The first half of the season had moments of encouragement, but the virtues of new manager Sahin’s football — quick transitions with high numbers committed to attacking phases — only really showed fleetingly.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
There was also a surprise video message of encouragement from Mr. Trump, who had recently announced his candidacy.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for encouragement
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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