How to Use encourage in a Sentence

encourage

verb
Definition of encouragenext
Synonyms for encouragenext
  • They encouraged us in our work.
  • We want to encourage students to read more.
  • The program is meant to encourage savings.
  • My parents encouraged me to go back to college.
  • They encouraged her to go.
  • Encourage each other with kind words.
  • He claims the new regulations will encourage people to invest.
  • Warm weather encourages plant growth.
  • He claims the new regulations will encourage investment.
  • To help encourage more of that sperm to be used for fertilization instead of food, the sperm-donor snail has another trick up its sleeve.
    — Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Here are my six tips to help encourage other moms who are balancing their workload in 2023.
    — Erika Tyburski, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • After that, voters are encouraged to drop their ballots off in person or vote on Election Day.
    — Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
  • But his decision to come forward will undoubtedly help encourage others to seek help.
    — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 16 Feb. 2023
  • These bracelets feature inspiring words that can also be customized and aim to inspire and encourage people to be kind to themselves.
    — ABC News, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Ahead of her performance, Rihanna said becoming a mother to her 9-month-old son helped encourage her to take on the big event.
    — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2023
  • The practice was originally started to encourage people to mingle and talk to those outside of your social circle.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 13 Feb. 2023
  • This is the company’s blend of beneficial microbes that help encourage plants to grow stronger roots and take up more water and nutrients so plants can grow bigger.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Management gives little feedback and comments during the project and employees are encouraged to give their opinions and work together.
    — Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Delafield said voting means a lot to him, as his World War II veteran father always encouraged his kids.
    — Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Injuries expose our weaknesses, both physical and mental, and encourage our vulnerabilities to come to light.
    — Shauna Harrison, SELF, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Write them a check, go to their event and encourage them.
    — Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 9 July 2021
  • The band is encouraging fans to donate to the cause here.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2023
  • And guests were encouraged to mingle among the many works of art.
    — Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, 27 Oct. 2017
  • While Noori hides and waits, Spence tries to encourage her.
    — George Packer, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2022
  • At times, Netflix even seemed to encourage it with a wink and a nod.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The hope is the reminder will encourage other drivers to do the same.
    — Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2023
  • To encourage people to ask for help, to see those signs.
    — ELLE, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Knight spoke with the team before the game, encouraging them to play hard.
    — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2020
  • Taglialatela left to confiscate the tube to encourage them to join us.
    — Kevin Miyazaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Long notes that the kids all encouraged each other during the show, too.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Feb. 2020

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