CEFR B1

encouragement

noun

Meaning

The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.

Examples

Her parents' constant encouragement helped her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
The coach's encouragement on the sidelines motivated the team to play harder.

Synonyms: support, comfort, inspiration, motivation

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encouragement (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

Definition

The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.

Examples

Her parents' constant encouragement helped her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
The coach's encouragement on the sidelines motivated the team to play harder.
Despite the setbacks, he found encouragement in the small successes he achieved.

How to Use encouragement

encouragement to do something (prepositional phrase): Support or hope given to enable someone to perform a specific action. — "The prize money provided encouragement to continue his research."
encouragement for something (prepositional phrase): Support or hope given for a particular cause, project, or goal. — "The government offered encouragement for renewable energy projects."

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