encouragement
nounUK /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/
US /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ.mənt/
Words or actions that help someone feel brave and want to keep trying.
Her teacher's encouragement helped Mia finish the hard puzzle.
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2. Something that gives someone hope or makes them more likely to do something.
The sunny weather was an encouragement to go outside and play.
3. The act of giving someone support or confidence.
His encouragement of the new players made the whole team stronger.
4. A reward or promise that motivates someone to act.
The prize was an encouragement for students to read more books.