Overview of verb encourage

The verb encourage has 3 senses

• promote, advance, boost, further, encourage -- (contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom")


• encourage -- (inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to)


• encourage -- (spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife")

Overview of adj encouraging

The adj encouraging has 2 senses

• encouraging -- (giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research")


• encouraging, supporting -- (furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher")