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encourage

B1Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/US /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
verb

to give somebody support, courage or hope

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These graduations are accomplishments not only of the graduates themselves but of everyone who has supported and encouraged the graduates during their time at the school.

Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023)

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Thank you to the children whose innocent words encouraged me.

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