encourage
/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
verb 3
Collocations
7(verb.)
ADV
greatly, strongly
The teacher was greatly encouraged by her student's improvement in reading skills.
actively, positively
Teachers should actively encourage students to ask questions during lessons.
VERB + ENCOURAGE
aim to | try to
be designed to
The new playground equipment was designed to encourage children to play outdoors more often.
be likely to
Giving children too much pocket money is likely to encourage bad spending habits.
PREP
in
My teacher always encourages me in my efforts to improve my English skills.
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