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Encouraging Definition & Meaning

encouraging
adjective
  1. giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research"
  2. furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"

"Encouraging" in song lyrics

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  • "quotes on grandmothers encouraging"
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Frequently asked questions

What does encouraging mean?
giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research" furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
What part of speech is encouraging?
Encouraging is an adjective.
How many definitions does encouraging have?
Encouraging has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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