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Definition of encourage in English: encourageverb ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɛnˈkʌrɪdʒɪnˈkərɪdʒ [with object]1Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone) 激励,鼓舞 we were encouraged by the success of this venture 这次冒险的成功使我们受到了鼓舞。 Example sentencesExamples - She spent years promoting and encouraging him, while Valentino made one bad decision after another.
- Turtle's managing director, Jeremy Turtle, has been greatly encouraged by the response from residents.
- I hope that you are encouraged that no one has considered the idea of looking on the web for your product.
- The public hearing provided an opportunity and a faint ray of hope that encouraged women.
- "We are encouraged by our third quarter results, " he said.
- We're very encouraged by progress that's being made in many Asian countries.
- I hope this goes some way to calming the situation down, and I hope the support you've had encourages you!
- The number of first time donors at this Clinic was very noticeable, which is encouraging for the future.
- We shall see what happens, but I am greatly encouraged by this response.
- We are encouraged to hear that confidence, but can I pick you up on a word you have used, and I hope you do not mind me doing so.
- While this is encouraging what is urgently needed is a mechanism that will translate words into concrete measures.
- Since it was first launched in Namibia in 1991, there have been encouraging developments.
- In fact, he is very encouraged by the growing success of local theatre.
- She was also praised for her commitment to promoting the game and encouraging new players.
- Fernandez's comeback continues, and the team is encouraged by his progress.
- They were encouraged by his progress and the lack of any infection in his lacerations.
- We hope it will encourage people who would normally not consider travelling by train.
- While the plans are encouraging for the future of the Hub, they are small in financial terms and scale.
- This story is part of an encouraging trend which sees residents taking charge of their neighbourhood facilities.
Synonyms hearten, cheer, buoy up, uplift, inspire, motivate, egg on, spur on, stir, stir up, whip up, fire up, stimulate, animate, invigorate, vitalize, revitalize, embolden, fortify, rally, incite lift the spirits of, raise the morale of, stiffen the resolve of informal buck up, pep up, give a shot in the arm to North American informal light a fire under rare inspirit, spirit someone up, fillip, incentivize promising, hopeful, auspicious, propitious, favourable, bright, rosy, cheerful, full of promise heartening, reassuring, stimulating, inspiring, uplifting, cheering, comforting, welcome, pleasing, gratifying supportive, reassuring, affirmative, sympathetic, sensitive, understanding, helpful positive, responsive, enthusiastic, appreciative - 1.1with object and infinitive Persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice.
pupils are encouraged to be creative 鼓励学生发挥创造精神。 Example sentencesExamples - People who have concerns are encouraged to contact their local Medical Officer of Health.
- Students and teachers from all disciplines who can speak basic English are encouraged to apply.
- I encourage anyone interested in ancient history to consider Turkey for their next travel destination.
- Lets hope this great result encourages youngsters across Scotland to take up the sport themselves.
- Despite the dangers, some parents actively encourage their children to take part in the street clashes.
- The next meeting is on Thursday, April 7 at 9.30 pm and all local residents are encouraged to attend.
- The aim was not only to promote the sport but also encourage more visitors to attend these high profile events.
- Scouts are encouraged to contact their group leaders if they would like to participate.
- We must also encourage more students and journalists to pursue broadcast opinion writing as a career.
- Young boys are always encouraged to participate in sports.
- That's not our job, our job is not to encourage gambling.
- The reader is actively encouraged to take back control over her own health.
- All residents are asked to make an effort to support this initiative and children are also encouraged to participate.
- Readers are encouraged to submit articles to share their challenges and successes with colleagues.
- Interested drivers are encouraged to contact teams to reserve time in the cars in advance.
- Viewers were encouraged to participate at home and up to 10,000 people called a special helpline during the show.
- Residents are encouraged to join together in a bid to reduce crime in their community this winter.
- Higher education carries much prestige, and parents strongly encourage children to earn their diplomas.
- Researchers from all fields of the behavioral and social sciences are encouraged to apply.
- "Teachers have always encouraged students to talk and think for themselves.
- All are welcome and new members are particularly encouraged to attend.
- I would encourage anyone else interested in this debate to try and get their hands on a copy as well.
Synonyms persuade, coax, urge, press, push, pressure, pressurize, exhort, spur, prod, goad, egg on, prompt, influence, sway informal put the heat on, put the screws on, twist someone's arm - 1.2 Stimulate the development of (an activity, state, or belief)
the intention is to encourage new writing talent 目的是要激发新的写作才能。 Example sentencesExamples - Its widespread adoption encouraged the development of other methods of physical diagnosis.
- The poverty campaign is all about encouraging development in Africa.
- She continually encourages growth, development and autonomy of all members of her team.
- This is generally accepted as beneficial in that it encourages innovation and competition.
- It would also encourage the development of new tourism activities in the region.
- His actions would have been completely legal - even encouraged by the Dutch government.
- All these factors encourage smoking and do not help efforts to reduce it.
- They have to balance between protecting their profits and encouraging economic growth.
- Such autonomy encourages what to him is a desirable element of calculated risk-taking.
- The idea of reducing the refuse collections is a good one, and should help encourage recycling.
- Vaccination against all childhood diseases has been strongly encouraged by the government.
- The substance releases the minerals into the teeth, encouraging the growth of new enamel.
- The scoring system encourages activity - the more you play, the better you will score.
- The singers' repertoire ranges from sixties pop songs to madrigals and audience participation is always encouraged.
- Banks encourage what is for them a profitable orgy of borrowing, and luxury imports surge.
- At present society encourages smoking while socialising - - when it discourages it people will adjust.
- The county council trumpets that it wants to encourage cycling.
- This means that rising prices encourage competition, but falling prices do not.
- Instead, the child is introduced to a story that encourages positive beliefs about self and others.
- She added as an afterthought that the government supports campaigns to encourage cycling and walking as healthy forms of transport.
- Hens enjoy scratching, preening and dustbathing and the deep straw covered floor encourages these social activities.
- Positive role models for underrepresented cultures may encourage more participation in leadership roles among underrepresented students.
Synonyms support, back, endorse, champion, advocate, recommend, promote, further, advance, forward, foster, strengthen, enrich help, assist, aid, abet, boost, fuel, favour
OriginMiddle English (formerly also as incourage): from French encourager, from en- 'in' + corage 'courage'. Definition of encourage in US English: encourageverbɪnˈkərɪdʒinˈkərij [with object]1Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone) 激励,鼓舞 we were encouraged by the success of this venture 这次冒险的成功使我们受到了鼓舞。 我觉得很受鼓舞。 Example sentencesExamples - We are encouraged to hear that confidence, but can I pick you up on a word you have used, and I hope you do not mind me doing so.
- In fact, he is very encouraged by the growing success of local theatre.
- We're very encouraged by progress that's being made in many Asian countries.
- We hope it will encourage people who would normally not consider travelling by train.
- They were encouraged by his progress and the lack of any infection in his lacerations.
- Turtle's managing director, Jeremy Turtle, has been greatly encouraged by the response from residents.
- She was also praised for her commitment to promoting the game and encouraging new players.
- Since it was first launched in Namibia in 1991, there have been encouraging developments.
- Fernandez's comeback continues, and the team is encouraged by his progress.
- This story is part of an encouraging trend which sees residents taking charge of their neighbourhood facilities.
- We shall see what happens, but I am greatly encouraged by this response.
- I hope that you are encouraged that no one has considered the idea of looking on the web for your product.
- I hope this goes some way to calming the situation down, and I hope the support you've had encourages you!
- The public hearing provided an opportunity and a faint ray of hope that encouraged women.
- The number of first time donors at this Clinic was very noticeable, which is encouraging for the future.
- "We are encouraged by our third quarter results, " he said.
- While this is encouraging what is urgently needed is a mechanism that will translate words into concrete measures.
- She spent years promoting and encouraging him, while Valentino made one bad decision after another.
- While the plans are encouraging for the future of the Hub, they are small in financial terms and scale.
Synonyms hearten, cheer, buoy up, uplift, inspire, motivate, egg on, spur on, stir, stir up, whip up, fire up, stimulate, animate, invigorate, vitalize, revitalize, embolden, fortify, rally, incite promising, hopeful, auspicious, propitious, favourable, bright, rosy, cheerful, full of promise supportive, reassuring, affirmative, sympathetic, sensitive, understanding, helpful - 1.1 Give support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something.
鼓励,支持 with object and infinitive pupils are encouraged to be creative 鼓励学生发挥创造精神。 Example sentencesExamples - The next meeting is on Thursday, April 7 at 9.30 pm and all local residents are encouraged to attend.
- The reader is actively encouraged to take back control over her own health.
- We must also encourage more students and journalists to pursue broadcast opinion writing as a career.
- People who have concerns are encouraged to contact their local Medical Officer of Health.
- That's not our job, our job is not to encourage gambling.
- Scouts are encouraged to contact their group leaders if they would like to participate.
- Viewers were encouraged to participate at home and up to 10,000 people called a special helpline during the show.
- Students and teachers from all disciplines who can speak basic English are encouraged to apply.
- Readers are encouraged to submit articles to share their challenges and successes with colleagues.
- Despite the dangers, some parents actively encourage their children to take part in the street clashes.
- The aim was not only to promote the sport but also encourage more visitors to attend these high profile events.
- Researchers from all fields of the behavioral and social sciences are encouraged to apply.
- Lets hope this great result encourages youngsters across Scotland to take up the sport themselves.
- I encourage anyone interested in ancient history to consider Turkey for their next travel destination.
- Higher education carries much prestige, and parents strongly encourage children to earn their diplomas.
- All residents are asked to make an effort to support this initiative and children are also encouraged to participate.
- I would encourage anyone else interested in this debate to try and get their hands on a copy as well.
- Young boys are always encouraged to participate in sports.
- "Teachers have always encouraged students to talk and think for themselves.
- All are welcome and new members are particularly encouraged to attend.
- Residents are encouraged to join together in a bid to reduce crime in their community this winter.
- Interested drivers are encouraged to contact teams to reserve time in the cars in advance.
Synonyms persuade, coax, urge, press, push, pressure, pressurize, exhort, spur, prod, goad, egg on, prompt, influence, sway - 1.2 Help or stimulate (an activity, state, or view) to develop.
促进,助长(活动,状态,观点);激发 the intention is to encourage new writing talent 目的是要激发新的写作才能。 Example sentencesExamples - The county council trumpets that it wants to encourage cycling.
- His actions would have been completely legal - even encouraged by the Dutch government.
- The poverty campaign is all about encouraging development in Africa.
- Positive role models for underrepresented cultures may encourage more participation in leadership roles among underrepresented students.
- Its widespread adoption encouraged the development of other methods of physical diagnosis.
- Hens enjoy scratching, preening and dustbathing and the deep straw covered floor encourages these social activities.
- Such autonomy encourages what to him is a desirable element of calculated risk-taking.
- Instead, the child is introduced to a story that encourages positive beliefs about self and others.
- The singers' repertoire ranges from sixties pop songs to madrigals and audience participation is always encouraged.
- Banks encourage what is for them a profitable orgy of borrowing, and luxury imports surge.
- Vaccination against all childhood diseases has been strongly encouraged by the government.
- This is generally accepted as beneficial in that it encourages innovation and competition.
- At present society encourages smoking while socialising - - when it discourages it people will adjust.
- She continually encourages growth, development and autonomy of all members of her team.
- She added as an afterthought that the government supports campaigns to encourage cycling and walking as healthy forms of transport.
- They have to balance between protecting their profits and encouraging economic growth.
- The scoring system encourages activity - the more you play, the better you will score.
- The idea of reducing the refuse collections is a good one, and should help encourage recycling.
- All these factors encourage smoking and do not help efforts to reduce it.
- The substance releases the minerals into the teeth, encouraging the growth of new enamel.
- It would also encourage the development of new tourism activities in the region.
- This means that rising prices encourage competition, but falling prices do not.
Synonyms support, back, endorse, champion, advocate, recommend, promote, further, advance, forward, foster, strengthen, enrich
OriginMiddle English (formerly also as incourage): from French encourager, from en- ‘in’ + corage ‘courage’. |