encouraging

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun, Verb

  Acting as a source of inspiration, motivation, or support.

  - "Her encouraging words gave him the confidence to try out for the team."
  - "The coach gave an encouraging speech before the game."
  - "He was an encouraging friend during her difficult time."

• Giving someone hope or confidence.

  - "The teacher's positive feedback was an encouraging sign."
  - "The patient's progress was an encouraging development."
  - "His words of encouragement kept her going."

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Antonyms

becourage , discourage

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Synonyms

bield , embolden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encouraging
armoring , boring , coring , oring

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Variants

List of all variants of encouraging that leads to same result
encouraging , encouragingly , encourage , encouraged , encourager , encouragers , encourages

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

encourages, encouraged, encouraging

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'encorager' meaning 'to hearten, to incite, to urge on'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Encouraging can be found in the Bible multiple times, with one example being 'Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.' (Hebrews 10:24).

2. The word 'encouraging' contains the word 'courage', which is a noun form of the same root.

3. Encouraging can also be used as a verb to describe the act of giving encouragement, such as 'She encouraged her sister to keep trying.'

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Motivation: Encouraging is related to motivation as it helps to inspire and support individuals to reach their goals.

2. Support: Encouraging is also related to support as it involves providing encouragement and encouragement can be seen as a form of support.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Encouraging is a common theme in literature, art, and music. In literature, encouraging words and actions are often depicted as having a powerful impact on characters. In art, encouraging scenes or messages can be depicted through various mediums such as paintings or sculptures. In music, encouraging lyrics can be found in various genres, from pop to rock to classical.

How to Memorize "encouraging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person giving a supportive and uplifting speech, or imagine yourself being given words of encouragement.
   - Imagine a person cheering you on or giving you a high five.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encouraging' with positive words such as 'supportive', 'uplifting', 'motivating', 'inspiring'.
   - Associate the word 'encouraging' with actions such as 'giving a pep talk', 'cheering someone on', 'offering words of support'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ENCOURAGE' to remember the meaning: 'E' for 'Encourages', 'N' for 'Nurtures', 'C' for 'Cheers', 'O' for 'Offers', 'U' for 'Understands', 'R' for 'Reassures', 'A' for 'Appreciates', 'G' for 'Gives' and 'E' for 'Encourages'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'encouraging' and remember the first letter of each word in the sentence.

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