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Definitions for: Encouragement [n] the act of giving hope or support to someone
[n] the expression of approval and support
[n] the feeling of being encouraged
Webster (1913) Definition: En*cour"age*ment, n. [Cf. F. encouragement.]
1. The act of encouraging; incitement to action or to
practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity.
All generous encouragement of arts. --Otway.
2. That which serves to incite, support, promote, or advance,
as favor, countenance, reward, etc.; incentive; increase
of confidence; as, the fine arts find little encouragement
among a rude people.
To think of his paternal care, Is a most sweet
encouragement to prayer. --Byron.
Synonyms: boost
Antonyms: discouragement
See Also: abetment, advancement, aid, approval, assist, assistance, cheering, commendation, fosterage, fostering, furtherance, goad, goading, help, hope, incitement, instigation, morale booster, morale building, prod, prodding, promotion, provocation, shouting, spur, spurring, urging, vote of confidence
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