Synonyms for encouragement
ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈkʌr-en·cour·age·ment

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1. encouragement

   Synonyms:
   anticipation, assurance, cheer, confidence, courage, elation, expectancy, expectation, hope, hopefulness, trust

   Antonyms:
   despair, desperation, despondency, discouragement, hopelessness

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1. encouragementnoun

   the expression of approval and support

   Synonyms:
   boost

   Antonyms:
   discouragement

2. boost, encouragementnoun

   the act of giving hope or support to someone

   Synonyms:
   rise, cost increase, boost, hike

   Antonyms:
   discouragement

3. encouragementnoun

   the feeling of being encouraged

   Synonyms:
   boost

   Antonyms:
   discouragement

Matched Categories

1. • Aid
   • Approval
   • Hope

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1. encouragementnoun

   Synonyms:
   enheartenment, reassurance, incentive, stimulation, stimulus, incitement, fomentation, patronage, countenance

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1. List of paraphrases for "encouragement":

   incentive, encourage, stimulus, encouraging, encourages, promotion, incitement, encouraged, stimulation, promoting, fostering, inducement, promote

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1. Beau Biden:

   This can not go on. It's a deconstruction of a democratic system, the words of a president matter -- even a lousy president. It gives encouragement to people who are spouting irrational views.

2. Michael Bruce Curry:

   I have spoken with several others who have gone through this, and who have offered both encouragement and helpful advice. I will be in the hospital for at least a day, then at home to recuperate.

3. Sandra Hueller:

   It is unbelievable what happened (at the premiere). It was a very beautiful, happy experience. So much encouragement to get for the work we have done, that was very, very amazing.

4. Monday Pilenko:

   The reaction from our major clients has been positive, I have received much encouragement to push ahead with this strategy, we have different alternatives. (Acquiring) a part of CGG was one. But we can look at alliances or other types of construction.

5. Paul Ryan:

   It is amazing the amount of encouragement I have gotten from people - from friends and supporters - but I feel like I am in a position to make a big difference where I am and I want to do that.