encouragement
noun
en·cour·age·ment
in-ˈkər-ij-mənt 
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages
Examples of encouragement in a Sentence
Our aim is the encouragement of investment.
the encouragement of plant growth
teachers who give their students a lot of encouragement
With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
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Jaxen thrives in environments filled with warmth, patience, and encouragement.
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Young designers have always needed support and encouragement, maybe more so than ever now, since the world is getting tougher and tougher for independent designers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Thank you for all the love, encouragement, and unforgettable moments.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Young designers have always needed support and encouragement, maybe more so than ever now, since the world is getting tougher and tougher for independent designers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Thank you for all the love, encouragement, and unforgettable moments.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouragement
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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