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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEncourage
/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
"Her teacher encouraged her to enter the writing competition."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'encoragier', formed from the prefix 'en-' (in, into) and 'corage' (heart, courage), rooted in the Latin 'cor'. It entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning to inspire with courage, confidence, or hope.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Encourage" is said worldwide
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encourager
Transliteration: encourager
"Il faut encourager les jeunes à lire."
ermutigen
Transliteration: ermutigen
"Sie hat ihn ermutigt, weiterzumachen."
incoraggiare
Transliteration: incoraggiare
"Il coach ha incoraggiato tutta la squadra."
alentar
Transliteration: alentar
"Debemos alentar a los estudiantes a participar."
encorajar
Transliteration: encorajar
"Os pais devem encorajar os filhos."
प्रोत्साहित करना
Transliteration: protsahit karna
"शिक्षक ने छात्र को प्रोत्साहित किया।"
鼓励
Transliteration: gǔ lì
"老师鼓励我们多说英语。"
격려하다
Transliteration: gyeokryeohada
"부모님은 항상 저를 격려해주십니다."
励ます
Transliteration: hagemasu
"彼は友人たちに励まされた。"
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