encourage
B1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/US /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
Meaning
verb
to give somebody support, courage or hope
“encourage somebody, We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.”
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