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Encouragement
ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt
Encouragement definitions
noun
encouragement
encouragements
- the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
"thank you for all your support and encouragement"
heartening cheering cheering up buoying up pepping up uplifting inspiration rallying motivation incitement stimulation animation invigoration invigorating emboldening fortification persuasion coaxing urging pushing pressure pressurization exhortation prodding egging on prompting supporting support backing endorsement championship championing sponsoring advocacy promotion furtherance furthering advance advancing forwarding fostering strengthening nurture cultivation- persuasion to do or to continue something
"incentives and encouragement to play sports"
- the act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief
"the encouragement of foreign investment"