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Meanings of encourage in English

Portuguese
promover
Spanish
impulsar

Contribute to the progress or growth of.

        promover
        Portuguese
        alentar
        Catalan
        alenar
        Spanish
        incentivar

        Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to.

              alentar

              To mentally support.

                    To provide incentives for.

                          Usage of encourage in English
                          1
                          Given the opportunity, and state government intentions, they're keen to encourage visitors.
                          The Guardian
                          2
                          Many Republicans say the climate bill should help encourage nuclear power growth.
                          Reuters
                          3
                          How can we encourage young talent to work in the public sector?
                          The Guardian
                          4
                          Such competition for new deals could encourage governments to issue more bonds.
                          Reuters
                          5
                          The timing is right, since the current planets will encourage clear thinking.
                          The South African
                          6
                          Mr Plumstead said people buying the goods encourage poachers to continue operating.
                          Radio NZ
                          7
                          Does the Global Open Budget Survey encourage your government to be better?
                          Radio NZ
                          8
                          U.N. officials say a hasty pullout could encourage rebel violence against civilians.
                          Reuters
                          9
                          An ageing population is leading China to encourage investment in healthcare services.
                          Reuters
                          10
                          Local authorities encourage people of all ages to have regular health checkups.
                          The Guardian
                          11
                          It is possible that the change could encourage the home side further.
                          The Guardian
                          12
                          Similar efforts are needed to encourage the India-Pakistan peace process, it said.
                          Reuters
                          13
                          The current left-leaning government may struggle to encourage investment and implement reforms.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          Ask a friend to support you and encourage you in this process.
                          No More Mr. Nice Guy!
                          15
                          The list was produced to encourage ordinary New Zealanders to help… Audio
                          Radio NZ
                          16
                          Measures to encourage the long-term leasing of land and improve productivity include:
                          The Irish Times
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                          Translations for encourage
                          Portuguese
                          promoveralentar
                          Encourage through the time
                          Encourage across language varieties
                          New Zealand
                          Common
                          South Africa
                          Common
                          Ireland
                          Common
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