Synonyms for

Encouraged

Verb / eˈnkɜ:ɪdʒd / / ɪˈnkɜ:ʌdʒd / Another word for encouraged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give someone support, confidence, or hope

Synonyms & similar words

discourage encourage boost further buckedup advance promote motivate inspire uplift cheer boost hearten strengthen support reassure embolden nurture foster enliven invigorate stimulate

Synonyms by register

Formal

stimulated urged supported heartened

Informal

cheered on given a boost pumped up given the thumbs up

Literary

uplifted inspired emboldened

Antonyms

discouraged disheartened demoralized dampened unsupported uninspired

Common collocations

  • encouraged to continue
  • encouraged by the results
  • encouraged to apply
  • strongly encouraged
  • greatly encouraged
  • encouraged to speak
  • encouraged to try

Word family

noun encouragement
verb encourage
adjective encouraging
adverb encouragingly

Usage note

Often used with 'to' followed by a verb (e.g., encouraged to learn). Can also be followed by 'by' and a noun phrase (e.g., encouraged by success).

Example sentences

  1. My mom encouraged me to keep practicing the piano.
  2. The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.
  3. The coach encouraged the team to do their best.
  4. I always feel better after being encouraged by my friends.
  5. The audience encouraged the singer with applause.

Quotes

  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. - Steve Jobs
  • You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis

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