Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A supportive action or statement that motivates someone to do something.
Encouragement
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She needs some encouragement before the test.His smile was all the encouragement I needed.
Etymology:
From Middle English "incouragement," derived from Old French "encourager," which means to make strong or heartened, from en- (in) + courage (heart, endeavor). The root word "courage" comes from Latin "cor," meaning "heart."
Usage Statistics:
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