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encouraged
en·cour·age E0128200 (ĕn-kûr′ĭj, -kŭr′-)tr.v. en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing, en·cour·ag·es 1. To inspire with hope, courage, or confidence.2. To give support to; foster: policies designed to encourage private investment.3. To stimulate; spur: burning the field to encourage new plant growth.
[Middle English encouragen, from Old French encoragier : en-, causative pref.; see en-1 + corage, courage; see courage.]
en·cour′ag·er n.Synonyms: encourage, cheer, embolden, hearten, inspire
These verbs mean to impart courage, inspiration, and resolution to: encouraged the patient not to give up hope; cheered the contestants on; was emboldened to sing for the guests; was heartened by the test results; were inspired by their initial success to take the next step.encouraged (ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd) adjinspired with confidence that something will happen or is trueThesaurus| Adj. | 1. | encouraged - inspired with confidence; "felt bucked up by his success"bucked uppleased - experiencing or manifesting pleasure |
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Related to encouraged: implore, recedeSynonyms for encouragedadj inspired with confidenceSynonymsRelated Words |