Grade 5

encouragement

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(en-cour-age-ment) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of giving support or confidence.

Example Sentence

The teacher gave her students encouragement.

More Example Sentences

The teacher offered encouragement to all students.

Synonyms

support; motivation; inspiration

Antonyms

discouragement; discouraging; disapproval

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Rhymes

  • discouragement
  • encouragement
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