Adjective: encouraged in'kur-ijd or in'kú-rijd [N. Amer], in'kú-rijd or en'kú-rijd [Brit]
- Inspired with confidence
"felt encouraged by his success";
- bucked up
- Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
"The coach encouraged the team before the big game"; "Her words encouraged him to try again"
- Help to progress or develop by actively supporting or advocating
"I am encouraging the use of computers in the classroom";
- promote, advance, boost, further
- Spur on
"His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
- Push for something
"The mentor encouraged her to apply for the position";
- recommend, urge, advocate
See also: pleased
Type of: advise, animate, back up, cause, enliven, exalt, get, have, induce, inspire, invigorate, make, propose, stimulate, suggest, support
Antonym: discourage
Encyclopedia: Encourage