encourage

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident
  • verb: to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope
  • often used as '(be) encouraged'
  • synonyms: hearten, embolden, animate

Examples

  • He claims the new regulations will 'encourage' people 'to invest'.

  • I 'am encouraged' that the project seems to be moving ahead.

  • Our early success left us feeling hopeful and 'encouraged'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you can feel free to tell him or her anything. I found us an apartment. OK, gang, I'm Dr Bob Kelso, and I'm your Chief of Medicine, so I just want to encourage you all to think of me as your safety net. Because I promise you, we're a family here. Now, then, go get 'em, doctors. The surgical interns (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1