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Meanings of encouragement in English

Catalan
coratge
Spanish
coraje

The act of encouraging.

coratge
Catalan
coratge
Spanish
coraje

The expression of approval and support.

coratge
Usage of encouragement in English
1
Thus he braced our flagging spirits, speaking words of encouragement and hope.
Scarlet
2
However, past attempts at reconciliation have foundered despite encouragement by Arab nations.
The Guardian
3
The sight of the summit, however, gave many of them fresh encouragement.
No way down: life and death on k2
4
He could hear soldiers shouting encouragement to each other across the water.
A clash of kings
5
Parents also exchanged tailored emotional support through comparison, empathy, encouragement, and hope.
Pubmed
6
Given books and patient encouragement, Matthew proved to be a quick study.
Speaks the Nightbird
7
In most of the other cases he uttered stirring words of encouragement.
News.com.au
8
But truth be told, I need a little more encouragement these days.
The Irish Times
9
Indeed, they had received encouragement from Payet's camp to pursue a deal.
The Guardian
10
You have a future in show business, and encouragement along these lines.
The Guardian
11
A number had assembled outside the stadium, offering audible encouragement via amplifiers.
The Guardian
12
Although these displays provided plenty of encouragement, Villa earned a solitary point.
BBC
13
I receive your messages of encouragement, but I also hear some concerns.
The Guardian
14
Older age predicted helping parents buy alcohol and parental encouragement of drinking.
Pubmed
15
A clip about fresh pressed juice becomes a moment of needed encouragement.
Wired
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Simple attraction and encouragement,-thereis somewhat of the marvellous in their effects.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 / A Magaz...
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Encouragement through the time
Encouragement across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
South Africa
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