mainencouragement
nounUK /ˌmeɪn ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/
US /ˌmeɪn ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ.mənt/
The biggest help that makes you feel brave and keeps you going.
Her mainencouragement came from her little brother cheering at the finish line.
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2. The most important source of hope in a hard time.
For the team, the coach's mainencouragement was his calm smile.
3. The leading reason someone keeps trying.
His mainencouragement to practice piano was his grandmother's praise.
4. The strongest push that helps a person feel less afraid.
The mainencouragement before the test was the teacher's kind note.