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. Pierre Trudeau:

   My encouragement of CEOs and investors to think about Canada when they make investments is something I know is going to resonate in the coming months.

2. Rabbi Scheinberg:

   We are going to stand very forcefully – right now. We want to send a message – this is not going to be tolerated – not paint, not bricks tomorrow, not blood later. It stops right here and it stops dead in its tracks. they have been a global source of inspiration and encouragement to the Jewish people.

3. Jessica Martin:

   The adults among us have been holding everything up for so long, it's amazing to see what comfort children can bring, i was moved by the incredible collection of advice and encouragement they gleaned, and how easily and distinctly they were able to communicate it.

4. William Kelly:

   I thought I was a free man in America expressing his personal opinion to somebody, giving some words of encouragement and making a simple donation.

5. Neil Diamond:

   My thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world. You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement.