encouragement
noun
en·cour·age·ment
in-ˈkər-ij-mənt 
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages
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Examples of encouragement in a Sentence
Our aim is the encouragement of investment.
the encouragement of plant growth
teachers who give their students a lot of encouragement
With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
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Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
One cardinal who does not want the post is Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), dean of the College of Cardinals, despite encouragement by Cardinal Bellini (Stanley Tucci).
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Positive working relationships provide a safe space for support and encouragement, enhancing both productivity and job satisfaction.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
One cardinal who does not want the post is Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), dean of the College of Cardinals, despite encouragement by Cardinal Bellini (Stanley Tucci).
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Positive working relationships provide a safe space for support and encouragement, enhancing both productivity and job satisfaction.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for encouragement
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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