to persuade somebody to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do.

1to give someone support, courage, or hope encourage somebody in something My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. encourage somebody ...

/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/ [uncountable, countable, usually singular] ​the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb encourage, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

adjective. /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/ ​that gives somebody support, courage or hope. This month's unemployment figures are not very encouraging.

the act of encouraging someone to do something; something that encourages someone. a few words of encouragement. He needs all the support and encouragement he ...

​in a way that gives somebody support, courage or hope. to smile encouragingly; The attendance was encouragingly high. opposite discouragingly.

ENCOURAGE definition: 1. to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen: 2. to…. Learn more.

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun encourage. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete. It is ...

2 meanings: 1. to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something) 2. to stimulate (something or someone to.