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Synonyms
en·cour·age (ĕn-kûŕĭj, -kŭŕ-)

[Middle English encouragen, from Old French encoragier, en-, causative pref.; see en–1, + corage, courage; see courage.]

transitive verb: -aged, -ag·ing, -ag·es. 

  1. To inspire with hope, courage, or confidence; hearten.
  2. To give support to; foster: policies designed to encourage private investment.
  3. To stimulate; spur: burning the field to encourage new plant growth.

derivatives

en·couŕag·er
noun

synonyms:

encourage, animate, cheer, embolden, hearten, inspirit These verbs mean to impart courage, inspiration, and resolution to: encouraged the athlete to compete; played music to animate the crowd; a visitor cheering the patient; was emboldened to sing for the guests; praise that heartened us; a pep talk that inspirited the weary team.
Antonym: discourage