encouraged

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: en-cour-aged (3)

English Definition

Given hope, courage, or confidence

Example Sentence

The teacher's praise encouraged him to work harder.

US IPA /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒd/

UK IPA /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

inspired motivated supported cheered

discouraged disheartened deterred