1. to promote, support, or foster development, expansion, or increase in size, quality, or quantity
The government implemented policies to encourage growth in the technology sector.
O governo implementou políticas para encorajar o crescimento no setor de tecnologia.
2. to inspire or motivate someone to develop and improve
Teachers should encourage growth in their students' confidence and skills.
Os professores devem encorajar o crescimento da confiança e das habilidades de seus alunos.