Encourage Synonyms and Antonyms

ĕn-kûrĭj, -kŭr-
To raise the spirits
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. animate
  2. cheer
  3. embolden
  4. inspirit
  5. inspire
  6. hearten
  7. elate
  8. refresh
  9. enliven
  10. exhilarate
  11. cheer-up
  12. brighten
  13. rally
  14. restore
  15. give new promise
  16. give new life
  17. revitalize
  18. reassure
  19. give encouragement
  20. gladden
  21. fortify
  22. revivify
  23. promise well
  24. augur well
  25. buoy up
  26. bid-fair
  27. boost
  28. buck up
  29. give a shot in the arm
  30. motivate
Antonyms:
  1. discourage
  2. depress
  3. dispirit
  4. uninspire
  5. dissuade
  6. deter
  7. deject
  8. dampen
To impart strength and confidence to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. cheer
  2. hearten
  3. buck up
  4. embolden
  5. nerve
  6. perk up
  7. inspire
To lend supportive approval to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. countenance
  2. favor
  3. smile on

Words Related to Encourage

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. encouraged
  2. empower
  3. enable
  4. facilitate
  5. engage with
  6. actively
  7. incentivise

Encourage Sentence Examples

  • I think you will not encourage him.

  • It was intended to encourage her, but it was more a distraction.

  • If his father was that ill, maybe she could encourage him to go to the doctor.

  • Anatole smiled as though to encourage her.

  • Our Emperor joined the army to encourage it to defend every inch of Russian soil and not to retreat.

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