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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEncouragement
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
"Thank you for your constant encouragement during this difficult time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'encouragement' originates from the Old French 'encourager', which is derived from 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' and 'courage' meaning 'heart' or 'spirit'. The term evolved in the late Middle Ages to signify the act of giving support or confidence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Encouragement" is said worldwide
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encouragement
Transliteration: encouragement
"Ses mots ont été un grand encouragement pour moi."
Ermutigung
Transliteration: Ermutigung
"Ich brauche etwas Ermutigung."
incoraggiamento
Transliteration: incoraggiamento
"Il suo incoraggiamento mi ha aiutato molto."
estímulo
Transliteration: estímulo
"Sus palabras fueron un gran estímulo."
encorajamento
Transliteration: encorajamento
"Agradeço todo o seu encorajamento."
प्रोत्साहन
Transliteration: protsahan
"आपके प्रोत्साहन के लिए धन्यवाद।"
鼓励
Transliteration: gǔlì
"非常感谢您的鼓励。"
격려
Transliteration: gyeokryeo
"따뜻한 격려에 감사드립니다."
励まし
Transliteration: hamashi
"温かい励ましの言葉をありがとうございます。"
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