encouragement · noun C or U /enˈkɜr.ɪdʒ.mənt/
Word family
Nouns: encouragement, discouragement
Adjectives: encouraging, discouraging
Verbs: encourage, discourage
encouragement
B2 when someone talks or behaves in a way that gives you confidence to do something
Dictionary examples:
Children need lots of encouragement from their parents.
I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family.
Learner example:
Children need some encouragement, which parents can provide at any time. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
