encourage · v
encourage (MAKE MORE LIKELY)
B1 to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen
Dictionary examples:
My parents encouraged me to study by putting my PlayStation in the freezer. (0.0)
My mom encouraged me to eat vegetables by hiding them in chocolate cake. (0.0)
My friend encouraged me to wake up early by calling me at 5 AM. (0.0)
We were encouraged to learn foreign languages in school. (23.9)
Cutting back plants will encourage new growth. (29.4)
encourage (GIVE CONFIDENCE)
B1 to give someone confidence or hope
Dictionary examples:
My empty wallet encouraged me to find a job quickly. (0.0)
The coffee machine encouraged me to become a morning person. (0.0)
The chocolate cake encouraged me to forget about my diet. (0.0)
My parents encouraged me when things weren't going well at school. (25.9)