encourage

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по оказанию поддержки, вселению уверенности или надежды в кого-либо, или для стимулирования действия или события.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone, or to stimulate an action or event.

1. Give support or confidenceA2formal

   To give someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.

   Поддерживать

   • My parents always encourage me to follow my dreams.
   • The teacher encouraged her students to ask questions.
   • He encouraged his friend to apply for the job.

   Synonymsboostcheercomfortemboldeninspiremotivatereassuresupportuplift

   Antonymsdauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartendissuade

2. Promote or stimulateB1formal

   To make something more likely to happen or develop.

   Стимулировать

   • The new policy encourages innovation in the workplace.
   • Regular exercise encourages good health.
   • The program encourages children to read more books.

   Synonymsadvanceboostfacilitatefosterfurthernurturepromotespurstimulatesupport

   Antonymsdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit