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Definition encouragement in British English

encouragement noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
1

words or actions that give someone confidence or hope

Example

He would run up and down, shouting encouragement to the team.

Example

We needed you there to offer words of encouragement.

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2

words or actions that help something to happen

Example

the encouragement of reading and literacy

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Definition encouragement in British English