English Dictionary
Definition encourage in British English
encourage
verb
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
[transitive]
verb
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
▪ actively, greatly, positively, strongly
▪ cooperation, dialogue, investment, involvement, participation, use
We encourage student participation in our classes.
Mum always encouraged us to discuss our problems.
to provide conditions that help something to happen
Poor hygiene encourages the spread of disease.
to give someone confidence or hope
His optimism encouraged me.
Frank had encouraged Diana in her ambition to become a model.
