Encouraging

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

Encouraging (verb)

  1. To give someone support or confidence to do something.
  2. To help someone to take action or to do something positive.

Examples

  • Teachers encourage students to ask questions in class.
  • Parents encourage their children to participate in sports.

Common collocations: encourage someone, encourage growth, encourage participation, encourage change

Synonyms of Encouraging

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Informal

Antonyms of Encouraging

  • To discourage means to deter someone from doing something.