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Common collocations with encouragement in American Collocation

encouragement noun countable/uncountable

US /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

great

active
considerable
constant
great
much
strong
tremendous

The School offers great encouragement for boys to develop an interest in the arts.

a little

gentle
a little

With a little encouragement she could achieve much better grades.

shared with other people

mutual

In situations like this you can provide mutual encouragement to each other.

give someone encouragement

give
lend
offer (someone)
provide (someone with)

I have not been given any encouragement whatsoever.

shout encouragement

scream
shout
yell

Crowds lined the bank and shouted encouragement.

need encouragement

need
require

Whether we write or draw, sing or dance, we all need encouragement.

get encouragement

draw
gain
get
receive
take

He received very little encouragement from his parents, even though he was obviously a natural performer.

advice
assistance
guidance
help
hope
inspiration
praise
reassurance
support

I would never be where I am today without your support and encouragement.