to motivate, to inspire, to hearten, to embolden, to spur on, to cheer on, to urge, to prompt, to foster, to support, to reassure
encouragement Synonym
Synonyme encouragementmotivation - support - reassurance - inspiration - heartening - cheer - uplift - backing - booster - positive reinforcement
Encouragement is the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope, especially in moments of doubt, difficulty, or transition. It can be expressed through kind words, recognition, guidance, or simply being present. Encouragement helps people believe in their abilities, continue their efforts, and overcome setbacks. It plays an important role in personal growth, learning, teamwork, and emotional well‑being. In relationships, workplaces, schools, and families, consistent encouragement can strengthen trust and resilience. Unlike flattery, encouragement is grounded in sincerity and aims to highlight strengths, progress, and potential for improvement.
Category: Psychology
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to encourage
to motivate, to inspire, to hearten, to embolden, to spur on, to cheer on, to urge, to prompt, to foster, to support, to reassure [x]
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Psychology
in encouragement of
in support of, in aid of, in promotion of, in furtherance of, in favor of, to encourage, to foster
in support of, in aid of, in promotion of, in furtherance of, in favor of, to encourage, to foster [x]
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empowering
stärkend, befähigend, ermutigend, inspirierend, kraftgebend, stärkend wirkend, befähigend wirkend
stärkend, befähigend, ermutigend, inspirierend, kraftgebend, stärkend wirkend, befähigend wirkend [x]
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Motivation
to foster
to encourage, to promote, to nurture, to support, to cultivate, to further, to advance, to stimulate, to facilitate, to strengthen
to encourage, to promote, to nurture, to support, to cultivate, to further, to advance, to stimulate, to facilitate, to strengthen [x]
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Education
cheer
applaud, clap, acclaim, celebrate, encourage, hearten, buoy, uplift, gladden, rejoice, shout, hail
applaud, clap, acclaim, celebrate, encourage, hearten, buoy, uplift, gladden, rejoice, shout, hail [x]
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Emotion
heartening
encouraging, uplifting, reassuring, cheering, inspiring, comforting, moving, touching
encouraging, uplifting, reassuring, cheering, inspiring, comforting, moving, touching [x]
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Emotion
support service
Kundensupport, Kundenservice, Supportdienst, Supportleistung, Unterstützungsdienst, Servicehotline, Hilfsdienst, Betreuungsservice
Kundensupport, Kundenservice, Supportdienst, Supportleistung, Unterstützungsdienst, Servicehotline, Hilfsdienst, Betreuungsservice [x]
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Services
in support of
in favor of, in aid of, in defence of, on behalf of, in backing of, in advocacy of, in furtherance of
in favor of, in aid of, in defence of, on behalf of, in backing of, in advocacy of, in furtherance of [x]
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Language
support payment
maintenance payment, alimony, spousal support, child support, support allowance, financial support, maintenance support
maintenance payment, alimony, spousal support, child support, support allowance, financial support, maintenance support [x]
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Finance
support hotline
Kundensupport-Hotline, Kundenhotline, Support-Hotline, Servicehotline, Kundenservice-Hotline, Helpdesk-Hotline, Kundenbetreuungshotline, technische Hotline, Support-Telefon, Service-Telefon, Kundenser... [more]
Kundensupport-Hotline, Kundenhotline, Support-Hotline, Servicehotline, Kundenservice-Hotline, Helpdesk-Hotline, Kundenbetreuungshotline, technische Hotline, Support-Telefon, Service-Telefon, Kundenservice-Telefon [x]
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Service
support allowance
Unterstützungszulage, Unterstützungsleistung, Unterstützungsbeitrag, Beihilfe, Zuschuss
Unterstützungszulage, Unterstützungsleistung, Unterstützungsbeitrag, Beihilfe, Zuschuss [x]
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Finance
maintenance support
Wartungsunterstützung, Instandhaltungsunterstützung, Wartungsservice, Instandhaltungsservice, Wartungshilfe, Instandhaltungshilfe
Wartungsunterstützung, Instandhaltungsunterstützung, Wartungsservice, Instandhaltungsservice, Wartungshilfe, Instandhaltungshilfe [x]
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Services
end user support
Anwenderbetreuung, Benutzerunterstützung, Anwendersupport, Benutzersupport, Nutzersupport, Anwenderhilfe, Benutzerhilfe, User Support
Anwenderbetreuung, Benutzerunterstützung, Anwendersupport, Benutzersupport, Nutzersupport, Anwenderhilfe, Benutzerhilfe, User Support [x]
Category:
IT
uplift
Erhebung, Auftrieb, Anhebung, Steigerung, Verbesserung, Anstieg, Zuwachs, Hebung, Aufwertung, Aufschwung, Förderung, Stärkung, Motivationsschub, Stimmungsaufhellung
Erhebung, Auftrieb, Anhebung, Steigerung, Verbesserung, Anstieg, Zuwachs, Hebung, Aufwertung, Aufschwung, Förderung, Stärkung, Motivationsschub, Stimmungsaufhellung [x]
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Psychology
accommodate
house, lodge, put up, take in, provide for, cater for, suit, fit, adapt, adjust, reconcile, contain, hold, seat
house, lodge, put up, take in, provide for, cater for, suit, fit, adapt, adjust, reconcile, contain, hold, seat [x]
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