It is necessary for you to go and encourage the girl.
Source: tatoeba (17859)
Encourage
/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
Synonyms for "encourage" (302 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (61)
Strong matches (90)
Verb(24 words)
Noun(25 words)
cultivate team spiritculturedisrespect increaseeggselevated surfaceemboldeningempoweringengine thrustsexhortingfacilitatingfamily supportfansfarm sector relatedfillipfillipingfillipsfomentingfomentsforeign-language learningfoster school belonging
Adjective(6 words)
Interjection(1 words)
Related words (151)
helpinciteindorseinduceinspireinspiritinvigorateinviteissue a caveatkeep in countenancelend wings tolivenmake formovenervenourishnudgenurturepat on the backpatronize
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pep uppersuadepick uppreachprodpromotepromptprovokepullpushpush forwardput at easeput forwardquickenraisereassurerejoicerejoice the heartrelieveremonstrateriserootsanctionsecondset at easeset forwardshine uponsmile uponsolacespeedspurstimulatestirstrengthensubscribesubsidizesupportsympathize withurgevitalizewarn
Noun(54 words)
heritage promoting lessonhinthypingincitingincrease in lawlessnessinterest cultivationkindlinglearning enthusiasmlisten supportivelymorale boost ideasmotivate learnersmotivate teammotivatingnervesnon instructional approachnudgenudgesnurture school culturenurturingpepping
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pepsplanted like protistpress onprodprodspromote school belongingpromotingpromoting school belongingpromptspropped uppumppush alongpushesreinforcingrootssense of school belongingsolacingspanish recomendarspiritsspurspurssuccorssupporting resultsustain moralesustained lifeupliftuplift communityupliftsurge onurge to acturgesurgingurging toneyoung plant stems
Verb(31 words)
impelincentivizedinspireinspiredmotivatemotivatednervingnudgednurturedpraiseproddpromote camaraderiepromote communal valuespromotesprovide nourishmentprovokespsychedpushedraise spiritsreassured
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reassuresreenforcesreinforcerise above fearspurredstimulatestimulatedsupportsustain growthupliftedurged
Determiner(3 words)
more supportmore urgingmore waste management system
Adjective(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: promote, abet, abets, abetted, abetting.
- Sentence evidence is available for encourage, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "encourage".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "encourage"
Keep "encourage" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "encourage" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "encourage", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "encourage" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
10 entriescelebrating effortcollaborationcritical thinkingcuriosityexplorationperseverancepositive feedbackpublic recognitionteamworkverbal praise
Collocations
6 entriesencourage critical thinkingencourage curiosityencourage participationencourage problem solvingencourage readingencourage teamwork
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
Reading science fiction sometimes does much to encourage a scientific view of the universe.
Source: tatoeba (23969)
You must encourage him to try again.
Source: tatoeba (31483)
American industry makes various attempts to find and encourage brilliant students from abroad.
Source: tatoeba (67579)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "encourage"?
Closest matches include promote, abet, abets, abetted, abetting.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "encourage"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.