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Meanings of embolden in English

Portuguese
dar coragem
Catalan
reanimar-se
Spanish
envalentonar

Give encouragement to.

dar coragem

To mentally support.

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Examples for "encourage"
Examples for "encourage"
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Given the opportunity, and state government intentions, they're keen to encourage visitors.
The Guardian
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Many Republicans say the climate bill should help encourage nuclear power growth.
Reuters
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How can we encourage young talent to work in the public sector?
The Guardian
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Such competition for new deals could encourage governments to issue more bonds.
Reuters
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The timing is right, since the current planets will encourage clear thinking.
The South African
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I try to motivate everybody, let them know that anything is possible.
Reuters
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Principals motivate colleagues, create a supportive learning environment and provide instructional leadership.
The Irish Times
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There wouldn't be any need to motivate everyone to keep working quickly.
Perilous Shield
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Bloomberg insiders say Fenwick used fear as a tactic to motivate people.
Reuters
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Fire!-sadlythe surest way to motivate citizens to make a 911 call.
Heat Wave
Usage of embolden in English
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The verdict is likely to embolden the government to pursue further cases.
Reuters
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The shift in power to Jonathan could certainly help embolden Sanusi's foes.
Reuters
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Gossamer Bio's move could also embolden other companies to follow suit, however.
Reuters
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Nothing should embolden MPs more as they decide which way to vote.
The Guardian
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A Supreme Court decision that upholds it could embolden affirmative action opponents.
Reuters
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Its displeasure with the deal could embolden other shareholders to come forward.
Reuters
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Passage in California could also embolden other states to pursue similar legislation.
The Verge
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This will embolden thee; this will make thee wax stronger and stronger.
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 01
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Trian's defeat could embolden corporate America to push back more against activists.
Reuters
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Madrid is worried that a smooth Scottish accession would embolden Catalan nationalists.
Reuters
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This could embolden troops to crack down harder on remaining civilian protesters.
The Irish Times
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UKIP's success at the local elections is sure to embolden those Conservative right-wingers.
Reuters
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It worries that the Brotherhood's win will embolden Palestinian Islamists opposed to Israel.
Reuters
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But it is possible that the European court judgment will embolden the ECB.
Reuters
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Critics said appeasement would only embolden the militants to take over other areas.
Reuters
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Not reacting firmly enough, however, could embolden dissidents on the mainland.
Reuters
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