encourage · verb
Sens et exemples
Donner à quelqu'un confiance, espoir ou soutien pour agir.
My teacher encouraged me to enter the writing competition at school.
Her family encouraged her when she felt like leaving the difficult course.
We are encouraging children to ask questions instead of worrying about mistakes.
A friendly smile can encourage someone who is nervous about meeting new people.
Formes
- encourage base form
- encourages third-person singular present
- encouraged past tense; past participle
- encouraging present participle