encouragement
noun
en·cour·age·ment
in-ˈkər-ij-mənt 
-ˈkə-rij-,
en-
1
: the act of encouraging : the state of being encouraged
2
: something that encourages
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Examples of encouragement in a Sentence
Our aim is the encouragement of investment.
the encouragement of plant growth
teachers who give their students a lot of encouragement
With support and encouragement from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
They offered him gifts of money and other encouragements.
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The two can’t even agree on how to treat the kids after a round of losses: with aggressive berating or gentle encouragement?
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
To be clear – this is not argument for AI as a placebo for human relationships, but rather an encouragement to use it in creative ways that ease the gap between needs and availability.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Our kids gave me that gift every day during my campaign — whether by their encouragement and thoughts on a phone call or text message or working as part of the team.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
To be clear – this is not argument for AI as a placebo for human relationships, but rather an encouragement to use it in creative ways that ease the gap between needs and availability.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Our kids gave me that gift every day during my campaign — whether by their encouragement and thoughts on a phone call or text message or working as part of the team.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for encouragement
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouragement. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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