encourage (EN)
verb

verb “encourage”

encourage; he encourages; past encouraged, part. encouraged; ger. encouraging
  1. to give someone the confidence or enthusiasm to do something
    My teacher encouraged me to keep trying, even after I failed the test.
  2. to recommend
    The city encourages the drivers to drive safely.
  3. to support or promote the development or growth of something or someone
    The company encourages innovation by funding research and development projects.