Encouraged Synonyms and Antonyms

Contribute to the progress or growth of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. promoted
  2. helped
  3. backed
  4. urged
  5. fostered
  6. instigated
  7. incited
  8. sanctioned
  9. boosted
  10. spurred
  11. upheld
  12. forwarded
  13. furthered
  14. supported
  15. applauded
  16. strengthened
  17. bolstered
  18. approved
  19. revived
  20. restored
  21. rallied
  22. pushed
  23. nurtured
  24. reassured
  25. invigorated
  26. reinforced
  27. inspirited
  28. inspired
  29. induced
  30. succored
  31. advocated
  32. swayed
  33. heartened
  34. prompted
  35. sustained
  36. praised
  37. fomented
  38. exhorted
  39. energized
  40. endorsed
  41. favored
  42. advanced
  43. stimulated
  44. emboldened
  45. elated
  46. cultivated
  47. countenanced
  48. consoled
  49. connived
  50. braced
  51. confirmed
  52. comforted
  53. cheered
  54. aided
  55. championed
  56. assisted
  57. buoyed
  58. fortified
  59. assured
  60. animated
  61. goaded
  62. advised
  63. fed
Antonyms:
  1. discouraged
  2. confused
  3. cautioned
  4. deterred
  5. restrained
  6. blocked
To lend supportive approval to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. favored
  2. countenanced
Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. nerved
  2. heartened
  3. cheered
Antonyms:
  1. discouraged

Encouraged Sentence Examples

  • She shouldn't have encouraged Alex to come down here.

  • He nodded, apparently encouraged by her smile.

  • But today, trade is encouraged by specialization.

  • He'd probably just say I encouraged him.

  • This has been encouraged by government prizes since 1904.

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