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| 1. | [ verb ] contribute to the progress or growth of | |
| Synonyms: | promote advance further boost | |
| Examples: | "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" |
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| Related terms: | support help foster contribute feed spur carry connive_at improvement boost promoter boost forwarding | |
| 2. | [ verb ] inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to | |
| Related terms: | discourage inspire spur foster cheer cheer draw_out hollo bring_out hope | |
| 3. | [ verb ] spur on | |
| Examples: | "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife" |
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| Related terms: | induce | |
| Similar spelling: |
encouraged encouraging engorge engorged ensure encore engorgement ensorcelled enjoyer |
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