Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with encouragement in American Collocation
encouragement
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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.