ENCOURAGE

9 letters 12 Scrabble points /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/

Definition of ENCOURAGE

verb
  1. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

    "I encouraged him during his race."

  2. To spur on, strongly recommend.

    "We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."

  3. To foster, give help or patronage

    "The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"

Related words: bield embolden

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters E N C O U R A G E
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points

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