encourages

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: en-cour-ag-es (4)

English Definition

Gives support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Example Sentence

Our teacher always encourages us to learn new things.

US IPA /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/

UK IPA /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪz/

inspires motivates supports promotes cheers

discourages deter depresses