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Encourage

//ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ//

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Verb

The word "encourage" can be used as a verb.

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antonym

discourage discourage discourage

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

animate back up cause enliven exalt get have induce inspire invigorate make stimulate support

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