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encourage
encourage
/ɪnˈkɝːədʒ/
verb
(
)
Contribute to the progress or growth of
(
boost
,
further
,
advance
,
encourage
,
promote
)
contribute to the progress or growth of
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
(
)
Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
(
encourage
)
inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
I encourage you to follow your passion and pursue your dreams.
I encourage you to follow your passion and pursue your dreams.
(
)
Spur on
(
encourage
)
spur on
His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife
His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife
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