motivation, support, reassurance, inspiration, heartening, cheer, uplift, backing, booster, positive reinforcement
to encourage Synonym
Synonyme to encourageto motivate - to inspire - to hearten - to embolden - to spur on - to cheer on - to urge - to prompt - to foster - to support - to reassure
To encourage means to give someone confidence, hope, or support so they feel more willing or able to do something. It can involve kind words, praise, or practical help that reduces fear or doubt. Encouraging someone often includes highlighting their strengths, expressing belief in their abilities, and offering guidance or reassurance. The goal is usually to motivate action, persistence, or positive change. This verb is used in many contexts, such as education, parenting, leadership, and friendships, where people try to inspire others, boost their morale, or promote certain behaviors or decisions.
Category: Psychology
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encouragement
motivation, support, reassurance, inspiration, heartening, cheer, uplift, backing, booster, positive reinforcement [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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Language
support service
Kundensupport, Kundenservice, Supportdienst, Supportleistung, Unterstützungsdienst, Servicehotline, Hilfsdienst, Betreuungsservice
Kundensupport, Kundenservice, Supportdienst, Supportleistung, Unterstützungsdienst, Servicehotline, Hilfsdienst, Betreuungsservice [x]
Category:
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
motivating connections
inspiring relationships, encouraging connections, empowering relationships, energizing connections, uplifting relationships, stimulating connections
inspiring relationships, encouraging connections, empowering relationships, energizing connections, uplifting relationships, stimulating connections [x]
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Communication
attaining ambitions
achieving ambitions, realizing ambitions, fulfilling ambitions, reaching one’s goals, achieving one’s aims, realizing one’s aspirations, fulfilling one’s dreams
achieving ambitions, realizing ambitions, fulfilling ambitions, reaching one’s goals, achieving one’s aims, realizing one’s aspirations, fulfilling one’s dreams [x]
Category:
Motivation
determined
resolute, steadfast, firm, unwavering, tenacious, persistent, dogged, single-minded, purposeful, intent, decided, resolved, strong-willed, adamant, committed
resolute, steadfast, firm, unwavering, tenacious, persistent, dogged, single-minded, purposeful, intent, decided, resolved, strong-willed, adamant, committed [x]
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Personality
achieving ambitions
realizing ambitions, fulfilling ambitions, attaining ambitions, achieving goals, realizing goals, fulfilling aspirations, realizing dreams, making ambitions a reality, bringing ambitions to fruition
realizing ambitions, fulfilling ambitions, attaining ambitions, achieving goals, realizing goals, fulfilling aspirations, realizing dreams, making ambitions a reality, bringing ambitions to fruition [x]
Category:
Motivation
reaching one's goals
achieving one’s goals, attaining one’s goals, accomplishing one’s goals, fulfilling one’s goals, realizing one’s goals
achieving one’s goals, attaining one’s goals, accomplishing one’s goals, fulfilling one’s goals, realizing one’s goals [x]
Category:
Self-improvement
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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not endorse
disapprove, reject, oppose, condemn, denounce, disavow, distance oneself from, withhold support for, decline to support, refuse to back
disapprove, reject, oppose, condemn, denounce, disavow, distance oneself from, withhold support for, decline to support, refuse to back [x]
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Language
backs
Rücken, Hinterteile, Rückseiten, Rückenpartien
Rücken, Hinterteile, Rückseiten, Rückenpartien [x]
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Language
backing a cause
supporting a cause, advocating a cause, championing a cause, promoting a cause, endorsing a cause, standing behind a cause
supporting a cause, advocating a cause, championing a cause, promoting a cause, endorsing a cause, standing behind a cause [x]
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Activism
aid
help, assistance, support, relief, subsidy, grant, benefit, backing, guidance, aid package
help, assistance, support, relief, subsidy, grant, benefit, backing, guidance, aid package [x]
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Support
soften the burden
ease the burden, lighten the burden, lessen the burden, relieve the burden, reduce the burden, mitigate the burden
ease the burden, lighten the burden, lessen the burden, relieve the burden, reduce the burden, mitigate the burden [x]
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Emotion
