encouraged Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb contribute to the progress or growth of
advance; encourage; promote; boost; further.
- I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
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verb inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
encourage.
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verb spur on
encourage.
- His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife
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adjective satellite inspired with confidence
bucked up.
- felt bucked up by his success