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encourage

[/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/]
verb
encorajar
1. to give support, confidence, or hope to someone
The teacher encouraged her students to participate in class.
A professora encorajou seus alunos a participarem da aula.
2. to promote or foster something; to make something more likely to happen
The government encourages renewable energy projects.
O governo incentiva projetos de energia renovável.
3. to persuade or urge someone to do something
I encouraged him to apply for the job.
Eu o encorajei a se candidatar ao emprego.
NYC Slang
hype someone up
Synonyms
motivateinspirepromotesupportemboldenurge
Antonyms
discouragedisheartendeterinhibit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encorajar
most common usage
General Brazilian
incentivar
used when emphasizing promotion or incentive
Portugal
encorajar
standard usage
Portugal
estimular
alternative, emphasizing stimulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

encourage someone to do their best
encourage growth
encourage participation
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