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Encourage Definition & Meaning

encourage
verb
  1. contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
  2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  3. spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"

"Encourage" in song lyrics

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  • "games for piano practice to encourage"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "encourage"

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Frequently asked questions

What does encourage mean?
contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
What part of speech is encourage?
Encourage is a verb.
How many definitions does encourage have?
Encourage has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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