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encourage
verbgeneral usevery common/ĩsẽtiɾaɾ/in·cen·ti·var
Definition
1To give support, confidence, or hope to someone; to stimulate development or increased activity.
Usage examples
“Parents should encourage their children to read from a young age.”
“Tax breaks are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.”
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Common combinations
encourage participationencourage growth