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I try to get people thinking, to consider their pasts and presents, ultimately encouraging them and giving them the tools to embrace the work of reshaping their lives.
John Bradshaw

Meaning of "encouraging" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ENCOURAGING

encouraging  [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENCOURAGING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Encouraging is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ENCOURAGING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of encouraging in the English dictionary

The definition of encouraging in the dictionary is inspiring confidence and optimism.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENCOURAGING


ageing
ˈeɪdʒɪŋ
aging
ˈeɪdʒɪŋ
bridging
ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ
cottaging
ˈkɒtɪdʒɪŋ
damaging
ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ
discouraging
dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ
disobliging
ˌdɪsəˈblaɪdʒɪŋ
disparaging
dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ
engaging
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ
haemorrhaging
ˈhemərɪdʒɪŋ
imaging
ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ
managing
ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ
messaging
ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ
obliging
əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ
packaging
ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ
paging
ˈpeɪdʒɪŋ
pillaging
ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ
raging
ˈreɪdʒɪŋ
staging
ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ
unencouraging
ˌʌnɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENCOURAGING

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENCOURAGING

blogging
bordraging
challenging
changing
document imaging
emerging
garaging
ging
hanging
instant messaging
lodging
logging
magnetic resonance imaging
picture messaging
pound cost averaging
radiopaging
singing
text messaging
thermal imaging
voyaging

Synonyms and antonyms of encouraging in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ENCOURAGING»

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

Translation of «encouraging» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENCOURAGING

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

Translator English - Chinese

可奖励的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alentador
570 millions of speakers

English

encouraging
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उत्साहवर्धक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُشَجِّع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ободряющий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

encorajador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদ্দীপক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encourageant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menggalakkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ermutigend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

励みになる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

격려가 되는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyemangati
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đáng khích lệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊக்குவித்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्साहवर्धक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teşvik edici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incoraggiante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zachęcający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заохочувальний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încurajator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενθαρρυντικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bemoedigende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppmuntrande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppmuntrende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of encouraging

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCOURAGING»

The term «encouraging» is very widely used and occupies the 10.964 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCOURAGING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «encouraging» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «encouraging» 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 encouraging

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10 QUOTES WITH «ENCOURAGING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word encouraging.
1
Robert Adamson
He was certainly in a confused state. I used to go and visit him in Callan Park. They were really - to me they were the best poets those two writing in those days but it wasn't very encouraging because, well, they weren't getting far were they?
2
Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi
Football is a personal interest which has been turned into a philanthropic initiative directed at encouraging social cohesion during the difficult process of African modernisation.
3
Michelle Bachelet
My father respected and admired my mother and was a person who was always standing by my side, encouraging me to do more and believed in my capacity. So in that sense, my own experience was very good in becoming an empowered woman. From early on, I carried that strong message: 'You can do it.' So I never had any doubt that women can do a lot.
4
Tom Barrett
I think one of the strengths of Wisconsin's economy is it's diversity - and in making sure that we're doing everything we can to have a state government that's responsive to that and being here and encouraging people to expand their businesses here.
5
Fantasia Barrino
I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.
6
Julie Bishop
Greater public recognition will also be critical in encouraging prevention and early intervention, and more generally in building public support to meet the challenges of dementia.
7
Elliott Bisnow
I believe the quickest and most sure way to reduce poverty, raise living standards and create jobs around the world is to make economies and governments more open and free, thereby encouraging business and entrepreneurship.
8
Allen Boyd
Though no one wants war, Congress needed to give the President the authority he needs to protect America while encouraging the use of diplomacy and negotiations to try and arrive at a peaceful solution to this problem.
9
John Bradshaw
I try to get people thinking, to consider their pasts and presents, ultimately encouraging them and giving them the tools to embrace the work of reshaping their lives.
10
James L. Buckley
Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENCOURAGING»

Discover the use of encouraging in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to encouraging and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Guidance Approach for the Encouraging Classroom
Highlights of the new edition include standards and video integration, expanded coverage of diversity, and information on current brain research.
Dan Gartrell, 2013
2
Encouraging Children to Learn
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Rudolf Dreikurs, Don Sr. Dinkmeyer, 2013
3
Combating Corruption, Encouraging Ethics: A Practical Guide ...
In their second edition of Combating Corruption, Encouraging Ethics, William L. Richter and Frances Burke update this essential staple to delve deeply into the unique ethical problems of twenty-first century public administration.
William L. Richter, Frances Burke, 2007
4
Encouraging The Heart Workbook
This workbook, based on the model presented in the bestselling book Encouraging the Heart, guides readers through seven essentials of encouraging the heart: set clear standards, expect the best, pay attention, personalize recognition, tell ...
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, 2011
5
Encouraging Your Child's Writing Talent: The Involved ...
Encouraging Your Child's Writing Talent brings a new perspective to teaching kids writing-one that helps parents and teachers encourage and cultivate a child's creative insights and love of words through the writing process.
Nancy Peterson, 2006
6
Encouraging Adoption
Hearing on making adoption more frequent. Witnesses include: Mark Nadel, GAO; Maureen Hogan, Adopt a Special Kid/America; Kathi Grasso, Amer. Bar Assoc.; David Liederman, Child Welfare League of Amer.; Teresa Markowitz representing Hon.
E. Clay Shaw, 1997
7
Encouraging Words
A 30 days devotional readings of God's word.
Gary Andrews
8
Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and ...
And through the uplifting stories of ordinary people in leadership roles, the authors demonstrate just how this is done. They also offer over one hundred and fifty ways readers can immediately apply the process themselves.
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, 1999
9
Building Self Confidence with Encouraging Words
Building Self Confidence with Encouraging Words is not a bunch of woo-woo platitudes and pat answers. Nor is it an academic study of what worked in a psychology lab.
Judy H. Wright, 2008
10
Encouraging One Another
These topical guides deal with issues that women wrestle with today, such as friendship, encouragement, managing moods, finding contentment, and how to live out your faith.
Thomas Nelson, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENCOURAGING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term encouraging is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Case Against Encouraging Polygamy
Now that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, writer Freddie de Boer wants its proponents to adopt a new focus. “Where does the next ... «The Atlantic, Jul 15»
2
Top 7 Encouraging Bible Verses For A School Teacher
Teaching is a very demanding profession, as it requires a great deal of creativity, preparation, outstanding performance abilities, as well as ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
3
Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates criticized for encouraging landlords to …
Several weeks after Berkeley property owners began raising funds for a political action committee and legal defense fund, Mayor Tom Bates is ... «Daily Californian, Jul 15»
4
The Container Store: Encouraging
Credit Suisse analysts Seth Sigman and Melanie Appleby see “some encouraging results from strategic initiatives.” They explain:. «Barron's, Jul 15»
5
Wooster encouraging healthy living
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Summer 2015 is shaping up to be the summer of fitness, as the Wooster Healthy Living Initiative Committee moves forward ... «Wooster Daily Record, Jul 15»
6
Not very encouraging. A mere 1.53% rise in domestic car sales in June
Not very encouraging. A mere 1.53% rise in domestic car sales in June. BI India BureauJul 9, 2015, 03.55 PM. FacebookLinkedinTwitterGoogle+Reddit. «Businessinsider India, Jul 15»
7
Opinion: Make your children's summer productive by encouraging
For those of us who work the 9-to-5 shift, the sun-drenched days of July look roughly the same as the chilly ones in January, save for the ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»
8
[Kim Kyung-ho] Encouraging skeptical youths
In a survey of 1,000 adult Koreans conducted by a local pollster early this year, less than a third of the respondents would like to have been ... «The Korea Herald, Jul 15»
9
Is Your Church Protecting / Encouraging Illegal Immigrants?
Los Angeles, CA – -(Ammoland.com)- The random, heartless murder of a young tourist on San Francisco's Pier 14 by a five-time illegal alien ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
10
Balfour Beatty issues fresh profit warning
However, we are making encouraging progress on the group's transformation.” Westhouse analyst Alastair Stewart was not convinced, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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