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ENCOURAGE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word encourage. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word encourage. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ENCOURAGE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1boost
verb, nounv, n
2embolden
verbv
3promote
verb, adverbv, adv
4foster
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
5inspire
verbv
6invigorate
verbv
7motivate
verbv
8propel
verbv
9rally
verb, nounv, n
10spur
verb, nounv, n
11stimulate
verbv
12support
verb, nounv, n
13urge
verb, nounv, n
14advance
verb, nounv, n
15further
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
16bield
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For ENCOURAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for encourage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
animate inspire invigorate stimulate support bolster cause embolden enliven exalt foster fuel get have induce make motivate promote provoke rally reinforce spur uplift
Phrases (1)
back up

Alternatives for BOOST

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