encouragement

Found in thesaurus: commendation, approval, help, assistance, assist, aid, hope

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encouragement
n. support, inspiration, something that gives hope

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encouragement

Noun
1. the expression of approval and support
(antonym) discouragement
(hypernym) approval, commendation
(hyponym) abetment, instigation
2. the act of giving hope or support to someone
(synonym) boost
(hypernym) aid, assist, assistance, help
(hyponym) morale building, morale booster
(derivation) promote, advance, boost, further, encourage
3. the feeling of being encouraged
(hypernym) hope
(derivation) encourage


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encouragement
nm. encouragement, comforting, inducement, cheer, countenance

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encouragement
n. povzbuzení; podpora

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encouragement
Rzecz. zachęta; poparcie
 
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