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Encourage
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
"I encouraged him during his race.; Delia's coach encouraged her to focus on the positives."
2.
Verb
To spur on, strongly recommend.
"We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.; We encourage you to cycle instead of taking the car."
3.
Verb
To foster, give help or patronage.
"The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed."
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