encourage

/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
verb 3

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(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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