Meaning & use
Encouragement
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Support, confidence, or hope given to someone, especially to help them continue an effort.
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With a little encouragement from her coach, she finally attempted the routine.
The teacher's encouragement helped the shy student speak up in class.
A note on using this word
Comes from the same root as 'courage,' literally meaning to instill heart or bravery in someone.
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