| encouragement | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. encouragement | the expression of approval and support. |
| ~ commendation, approval | a message expressing a favorable opinion.; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" |
| ~ abetment, abettal, instigation | the verbal act of urging on. |
| ~ cheering, shouting | encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators.; "it's all over but the shouting" |
| ~ advancement, furtherance, promotion | encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something. |
| ~ fosterage, fostering | encouragement; aiding the development of something. |
| ~ goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging, goad | a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" |
| ~ incitement, provocation | needed encouragement.; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation" |
| ~ vote of confidence | an expression of approval and encouragement.; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence" |
| n. (act) | 2. boost, encouragement | the act of giving hope or support to someone. |
| ~ assist, assistance, help, aid | the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" |
| ~ morale booster, morale building | anything that serves to increase morale.; "the sight of flowers every morning was my morale builder" |
| n. (feeling) | 3. encouragement | the feeling of being encouraged. |
| ~ hope | the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled.; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope" |
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