Encourage
Tags: TOEFL core, academic
verb
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
- Her parents encourage her to study abroad.
- The coach tried to encourage the team after the loss.
noun encouragement
Support or praise that gives someone confidence or hope.
- A few words of encouragement helped him continue.
- Teachers often give encouragement to shy students.
adjective encouraging
Giving hope, support, or confidence.
- The doctor gave encouraging news about her recovery.
- His encouraging smile made her feel better.