Meaning of the word encouraged in English
What does encouraged mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
encouraged
US /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒd/
UK /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒd/
Verb
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
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we were encouraged by the success of this venture
Synonym:
hearten cheer uplift inspire motivate stir stir up whip up stimulate animate invigorate vitalize revitalize embolden fortify rally incite light a fire under inspirit spirit someone up fillip incentivize promising hopeful auspicious propitious favorable bright rosy cheerful heartening reassuring stimulating inspiring uplifting cheering comforting welcome pleasing gratifying supportive affirmative sympathetic sensitive understanding helpful positive responsive enthusiastic appreciative
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