encourage
/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ//ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/
verb
- 1
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
“I encouraged him during his race.”
- 2
To spur on, strongly recommend.
“We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.”
- 3
To foster, give help or patronage
“The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed”
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