encouragement
1. [ noun ] the expression of approval and support
Related terms: discouragement approval cheering goad vote_of_confidence fostering provocation promotion abetment
2. [ noun ] the act of giving hope or support to someone
Synonyms: boost
Related terms: aid morale_building promote
3. [ noun ] the feeling of being encouraged
Related terms: hope encourage
Similar spelling:   engorgement
  encouraged
  encouraging
  encouragingly