- contribute to the progress or growth of
- inspire with confidence
- spur on
💬 Examples
- "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
- "give hope or courage to"
- "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
ENCOURAGE
EN ·COU ·RA ·GE 3 syllables
B1 · Intermediate 📏 9 letters 🎲 Scrabble 12 ✅ valid word
Useful in everyday and work contexts.