Encouragement

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

Definitions of encouragement

noun the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example Sentences

A1 She gave me a lot of encouragement when I was feeling down.

A2 The teacher's words of encouragement helped me improve my grades.

B1 His encouragement motivated me to pursue my dreams.

B2 The team's constant encouragement pushed me to perform at my best.

C1 Her words of encouragement were instrumental in my success.

C2 The CEO's encouragement inspired the entire company to innovate and excel.

adjective encouraging

Example Sentences

A1 She gave me a lot of encouragement to try new things.

A2 The teacher's encouragement helped the students improve their grades.

B1 His encouragement motivated me to pursue my dreams.

B2 The manager's encouragement was instrumental in boosting team morale.

C1 The coach's encouragement pushed the athlete to break records.

C2 Her words of encouragement were a source of strength during difficult times.

Examples of encouragement in a Sentence

formal The teacher provided words of encouragement to the students before their exam.

informal I always appreciate your encouragement when I'm feeling down.

slang Thanks for the pep talk, your encouragement means a lot to me.

figurative She was the light of encouragement in a dark time of my life.

Grammatical Forms of encouragement

past tense

encouraged

plural

encouragements

comparative

more encouraging

superlative

most encouraging

present tense

encourages

future tense

will encourage

perfect tense

have encouraged

continuous tense

is encouraging

singular

encouragement

positive degree

encouraging

infinitive

to encourage

gerund

encouraging

participle

encouraged

Origin and Evolution of encouragement

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'encouragement' originated from the Old French word 'encoragement' which came from the Latin word 'in' (meaning 'in') and 'cor' (meaning 'heart').
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'encouragement' has evolved to encompass the act of giving support, confidence, and hope to someone. It has become a common term used to motivate and inspire others to keep going despite challenges or setbacks.