to encourage, to inspire, to hearten
1. To give courage, confidence, or hope to someone
The coach's words encouraged the team to continue fighting.
As palavras do treinador alentaram o time a continuar lutando.
2. To inspire or motivate someone to do something
Her success encouraged him to pursue his dreams.
O sucesso dela o alentou a perseguir seus sonhos.
3. To give support or hope in difficult times
The good news encouraged us during the crisis.
A boa notícia nos alentou durante a crise.
Related Idioms & Phrases
alentar a esperança - to foster hope
alentar o coração - to hearten, to lift one's spirits
alentar a chama - to keep the flame alive (metaphorically)
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