encouragement
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]
The English word “encouragement” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of encouraging
- Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive
- Words or actions that increase someone's confidence
- The feeling of being encouraged
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French encoragement.
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