encouragement
pronunciation
How to pronounce encouragement in British English:
UK [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt]
How to pronounce encouragement in American English:
US [ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt]
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- Noun:
- the expression of approval and support
- the act of giving hope or support to someone
- the feeling of being encouraged
Word Origin
- encouragement (n.)
- 1560s, from encourage + -ment, or from Middle French encoragement. As a general rule, Providence seldom vouchsafes to mortals any more than just that degree of encouragement which suffices to keep them at a reasonably full exertion of their powers. [Hawthorne, "House of Seven Gables"]
Example
- 1. Japanese wives treat their husbands with encouragement and concern .
- 2. Not that the chinese consumer needed much encouragement .
- 3. True , this provides encouragement to the timid .
- 4. You need the prayer support and encouragement of other believers .
- 5. Instantly , they provide with the encouragement and boost my motivation .