ENCOURAGING
11 letters
15 Scrabble points
/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Definition of ENCOURAGING
verb
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To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
"I encouraged him during his race."
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To spur on, strongly recommend.
"We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."
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To foster, give help or patronage
"The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"
noun
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Encouragement
adjective
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Giving courage, confidence or hope
"Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."
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Supporting by giving encouragement
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Auspicious, or bringing good luck
Source: Wiktionary
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Length
11 letters
Scrabble Score
15 points