1. (verb)promote, advance, boost, further, encourage contribute to the progress or growth of Synonyms: throw out, supercharge, bring forward, come along, pass on, get along, win, elevate, kick upstairs, progress, advertize, come on, make headway, advance, upgrade, encourage, hike, hike up, gain, pull ahead, foster, promote, boost, go on, gain ground, raise, advertise, move on, get on, shape up, further, push, set ahead, march on, get ahead Antonyms: discourage
1. encourage Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to incre Synonyms: abet, advocate, countenance, incite, sanction, aid, embolden, instigate, support, assist, encourage, promote, uphold Antonyms: baffle, deter, dissuade, hinder, confound, disapprove, expose, impede, counteract, disconcert, frustrate, obstruct, denounce, discourage
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