verb “encourage”
Infinitiv encourage; hien encourages; Verg. encouraged; Part. Verg. encouraged; Ger. encouraging
- to give someone the confidence or enthusiasm to do something
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
My teacher encouraged me to keep trying, even after I failed the test.
- to recommend
The city encourages the drivers to drive safely.
- to support or promote the development or growth of something or someone
The company encourages innovation by funding research and development projects.