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Is encouragement what the poet needs? Open question. Maybe he needs discouragement. In fact, quite a few of them need more discouragement, the most discouragement possible.
Robert Fitzgerald

Meaning of "encouragement" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ENCOURAGEMENT

encouragement  [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENCOURAGEMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Encouragement is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENCOURAGEMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of encouragement in the English dictionary

The definition of encouragement in the dictionary is the action of encouraging someone.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENCOURAGEMENT


acknowledgement
ækˈnɒlɪdʒmənt
acknowledgment
əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt
arrangement
əˈreɪndʒmənt
co-management
kəʊˈmænɪdʒmənt
crisis-management
ˈkraɪsɪs ˈmænɪdʒmənt
discouragement
dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt
disengagement
ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt
engagement
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt
enlargement
ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt
impingement
ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt
infringement
ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt
judgement
ˈdʒʌdʒmənt
judgment
ˈdʒʌdʒmənt
management
ˈmænɪdʒmənt
micromanagement
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌmænɪdʒmənt
middle-management
ˈmɪdəl ˈmænɪdʒmənt
mismanagement
ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt
prejudgment
priːˈdʒʌdʒmənt
re-engagement
ˌriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt
rearrangement
ˌriːəˈreɪndʒmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENCOURAGEMENT

encolure
encomendero
encomia
encomiast
encomiastic
encomiastical
encomienda
encomium
encompass
encopresis
encopretic
encore
encounter
encounter group
encounterer
encourage
encouraged
encourager
encouraging
encouragingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENCOURAGEMENT

abonnement
achievement
advertisement
agreement
amusement
announcement
apartment
basement
element
enforcement
implement
improvement
involvement
measurement
movement
placement
replacement
requirement
retirement
statement
supplement

Synonyms and antonyms of encouragement in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ENCOURAGEMENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «encouragement» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of encouragement

Translation of «encouragement» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Find out the translation of encouragement to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of encouragement from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «encouragement» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鼓励
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ánimo
570 millions of speakers

English

encouragement
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रोत्साहन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تَشْجِيع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ободрение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

encorajamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুপ্রেরণা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encouragement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

galakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ermutigung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

奨励
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

격려
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dorongan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự khuyến khích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्तेजन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teşvik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incoraggiamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zachęta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заохочення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încurajare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενθάρρυνση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aanmoediging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppmuntran
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppmuntring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of encouragement

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCOURAGEMENT»

The term «encouragement» is very widely used and occupies the 14.069 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCOURAGEMENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «encouragement» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «encouragement» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about encouragement

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10 QUOTES WITH «ENCOURAGEMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word encouragement.
1
Elliott Abrams
President Bush was disgusted by the Assad regime's oppression of the Syrian people as well as its support for terrorism, interference in Lebanon, and encouragement of jihadist attacks on Americans in Iraq.
2
Kevin Bacon
A good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly.
3
Ray Stannard Baker
In the beginning I thought, and still think, he did great good in giving support and encouragement to this movement. But I did not believe then, and have never believed since, that these ills can be settled by partisan political methods. They are moral and economic questions.
4
Harold Bloom
All that a critic, as critic, can give poets is the deadly encouragement that never ceases to remind them of how heavy their inheritance is.
5
Anne Campbell
Quite a few people have commented during the campaign that more help is required for small businesses. SMEs need support and encouragement in their early stages, and in Cambridge the links to the University and the huge pool of expertise here helps that.
6
Robert Collier
Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal.
7
Dale Dauten
There aren't too many principles of proper business conduct with which just about everybody will agree. Two come to mind: 1. Unless you're a professional athlete, don't offer co-workers encouragement by patting them on the butt, and 2. Don't burn bridges.
8
Jeffrey Donovan
Encouragement from my high school teacher Patty Hart said 'you need to focus and theater might be your route out of here.' I created the program, went to college and graduate school and now here I am.
9
Robert Fitzgerald
Is encouragement what the poet needs? Open question. Maybe he needs discouragement. In fact, quite a few of them need more discouragement, the most discouragement possible.
10
Anatole France
Nine tenths of education is encouragement.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENCOURAGEMENT»

Discover the use of encouragement in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to encouragement and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sons of Encouragement
In this five-book compilation of the Sons of Encouragement series, New York Times best-selling author Francine Rivers illuminates the lives of five Biblical men who stood behind the heroes of the faith and quietly changed eternity.
Francine Rivers, 2011
2
Encouragement: The Key to Caring
Encouragement. It's more than a compliment or a pat on the back. According to Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender, it is the most basic form of counseling -- a skill that can be mastered by laypeople as well as counselors.
Larry Crabb, Dan B. Allender, PLLC, 2010
3
The Encouragement Book: Becoming a Positive Person
The Encouragement Book is about fulfilling potential.
Don C Dinkmeyer, Sr. PH.D., Lewis E. Losoncy, 1991
4
Encouragement for Life: Words of Hope and Inspiration
This book is a collection of some of the most uplifting thoughts on paper from one of the most beloved and personable authors of our day.
Charles Swindoll, 2006
5
Everyday Encouragement
This portable book contains over 200 powerful daily messages accompanied by a related scripture reading, providing food for the faithful, nourishment for the nurturer, wisdom for the woman.
Pamela L. McQuade, 2010
6
A Collection of Encouragement
Experience the encouragement of your heavenly Father through this treasured volume of inspiring verse by Helen Steiner Rice.
Helen Steiner Rice, 2010
7
Leadership By Encouragement
This book provides the most practical and motivating exercises available for training leaders. Energize your employees and get yourself involved.
Don Dinkmeyer, Daniel Eckstein, 1995
8
Encouragement Changes Everything: Bless and Be Blessed
Encouragement Changes Everything focuses on the importance of valuing and growing relationships. This is the perfect gift for people to share and enjoy in either personal or professional contexts.
John Maxwell, 2008
9
Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement
Explains how to recognize and relate to those who need encouragement, and shows how to use kind words to "build them up"
Florence Littauer, 1989
10
A Teaspoon of Courage: A Little Book of Encouragement for ...
This exquisite gift book is ideal for Monday mornings, dentist appointments, ending lousy relationships, eating haggis, and facing life's difficulties head on.
Bradley Trevor Greive, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENCOURAGEMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term encouragement is used in the context of the following news items.
1
KOEDYKER: Everyone needs encouragement
As some of you may know, I love history. I also love a good story. And I have found out that some of the best stories involve history and history ... «Grand Haven Tribune, Jul 15»
2
New Zealand sisters send care package, encouragement letter to …
Erin Daldry (left) and her sister Cecilia Daldry, both from New Zealand, sent Rome rugby players a care package including balls, tees and ... «Northwest Georgia News, Jul 15»
3
More Words of Encouragement From Social Conservatives
Michael J. New is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Michigan, Dearborn. During the past few days a number of ... «Christian Post, Jul 15»
4
Model Lin Chi-ling visits burn victim to give encouragement
Chen's father had expressed hope that the model would give words of encouragement to his daughter. He said Chen, who herself studied ... «Focus Taiwan News Channel, Jul 15»
5
Kaine finds encouragement, challenges in Iraq
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., arrives for a news conference on President Barack Obama's request to Congress to authorize military force against ... «The Daily Progress, Jul 15»
6
Challenges, as well as encouragement, found at overcrowded …
MUNCIE, Ind.– (July 6, 2015) – Organizers and employees at A Better Way Domestic Violence Shelter in Muncie are dealing with an ... «WTTV CBS4Indy, Jul 15»
7
Aimee Copeland lends encouragement to Gwinnett County mother
ENCOURAGING VISIT: Aimee Copeland meets the Martinez family for the first time. Wife and mother Cindy is battling a flesh-eating bacterial ... «MyFox Atlanta, Jul 15»
8
Hillary Clinton Posts Encouragement For Gay Teen On 'Humans Of …
A gay teenager shared his anxiety about growing up to live a happy and successful life in a Humans of New York Facebook photo that shows ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
More Words of Encouragement for Social Conservatives
During the past few days a number of commentators have discussed the numerous parallels between the Supreme Court's recent decision in ... «First Things, Jul 15»
10
Laxman's encouragement to stay in the present helped me: Manoj …
New Delhi: Being on the fringes of Indian cricket team for years can be a tad frustrating but Manoj Tiwary has learnt to live with it and is now ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»

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