ENCOURAGING

11 letters 15 Scrabble points /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Definition of ENCOURAGING

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
noun
  1. Encouragement

adjective
  1. Giving courage, confidence or hope

    "Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."

  2. Supporting by giving encouragement

  3. Auspicious, or bringing good luck

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters E N C O U R A G I N G
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 15 points

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