How to Use encouragement in a Sentence

encouragement

noun

• Our aim is the encouragement of investment.
• They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
• With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
• That gives me so much power and encouragement to be my best self.
  — H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
• What's more, some folks sent Brad encouragement that his inquiry wouldn't be ignored ... in the future.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022
• The two can’t even agree on how to treat the kids after a round of losses: with aggressive berating or gentle encouragement?
  — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
• But with a crowd roaring its support and at Curry’s own encouragement, the fan readies himself for battle.
  — Khari Nixon, SPIN, 30 June 2022
• Mentors also provide words of encouragement and act as sounding boards, enabling mentees to test their assumptions and logic.
  — Brian H. Robb, Forbes, 15 June 2022
• He’s also noticed that his comeback from injury has inspired others, and hopes to continue his encouragement.
  — Chloe Peterson, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2022
• Her support along with the encouragement of other veterans has allowed younger players like Redmond to thrive.
  — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
• In his Sunday homily, the pontiff renewed his encouragement.
  — Frances D'emilio, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022
• In part, that included smaller, live entertainment events throughout the year and an encouragement of downtown shops to host their own activities.
  — Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
• Though the call for proposals was a bit outside her usual repertoire, Cooke John submitted a design after some encouragement from a friend.
  — Carly Olson, ELLE Decor, 13 June 2022
• And Brown is like the zen master of encouragement in the room.
  — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2022
• Even just the words of encouragement in texts and cards that have been sent have meant a lot.
  — Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022
• Bae may need a bit of encouragement to see you as more than a friend.
  — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 12 Dec. 2022
• But with his coach’s encouragement, the wins did not stop there.
  — Michelle Garcia, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023
• In the script, Lena has a few words of encouragement, but Nida gave us the freedom to run with it.
  — Vulture, 3 May 2023
• So the post-game words of encouragement were a nice gesture on his part.
  — Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022
• Did your dear friend Jenifer Lewis have words of encouragement for you?
  — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2022
• Please give me any encouragement that there is light somewhere at the end of the tunnel.
  — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 20 Jan. 2023
• The audience claps in response, in encouragement, to bring the star back to life.
  — Krista Stevens, Longreads, 29 Dec. 2022
• About two hours before the game, Gov. Spencer Cox added his thoughts and encouragement.
  — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022
• With Chef Masa’s encouragement, Ruan soon took a gamble, moving from server to chef, from the front of the house to the back.
  — Paul Winner, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
• Despite this, Robyn still aimed to serve as a source of encouragement for Meri to keep going.
  — Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
• Bucks guard drains 12 straight shots from the right wing well behind the three-point line while Matthews passes the ball back to Allen with words of encouragement.
  — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
• All the while, the regulars laugh, chit-chat and shower Roop and me with encouragement.
  — David Schechter, Haley Rush, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2023
• The Avengers star received words of encouragement from his costars.
  — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2023
• Nist agreed, adding words of encouragement for those still looking for love in their 70s.
  — Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
• The science of a good cry This catharsis, along with the encouragement of a friend, inspired McGowan to launch @cryingindc.
  — Janay Kingsberry, Washington Post, 26 July 2023

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024