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to encourage
01
to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence
Transitive: to encourage sb
Example
The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom.
Despite facing numerous challenges, his friends never failed to encourage him to pursue his dreams and overcome obstacles.
02
to make something more likely to exist, happen, or develop
Transitive: to encourage an action
Example
The teacher encouraged creativity in her students by giving them freedom to experiment.
The company ’s new policies are designed to encourage innovation among employees.
03
to persuade a person to do something by making them think it is good for them or by making it easier
Ditransitive: to encourage sb to do sth
Example
The school ’s programs are meant to encourage children to read more often.
His parents encouraged him to pursue his dreams, even though they seemed difficult.
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