CEFR B1

encouraged

verb

Meaning

Given support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Examples

She was encouraged by the positive feedback on her project.
The government encouraged investment in renewable energy.

Synonyms: cheered, supported, inspired, heartened

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encouraged (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

Definition

Given support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Examples

She was encouraged by the positive feedback on her project.
The government encouraged investment in renewable energy.
He felt encouraged to pursue his dreams after talking to his mentor.

How to Use encouraged

encouraged by (prepositional phrase): Feeling more confident or hopeful because of something. — "They were encouraged by the progress they had made."
encouraged to do (prepositional phrase): Given a reason or motivation to perform an action. — "Children are encouraged to read every day."

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