- 1. v. t. To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage. Source: opted
- 2. v. contribute to the progress or growth of Source: wordnet
- 3. v. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to Source: wordnet
- 4. To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage. David encouraged himself in the Lord. 1 Sam. xxx. 6. Syn. -- To embolden; inspirit; animate; enhearten; hearten; incite; cheer; urge; impel; stimulate; instigate; countenance; comfort; promote; advance; forward; strengthen. Source: webster
- 5. To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope;to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten;to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage.David encouraged himself in the Lord. 1 Sam. xxx. 6. Source: adambom
- 6. v:100 v. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to v. spur on Source: ecdict
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