ENCOURAGEMENT Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word encouragement. (close relations)
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| boost | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||
| applause | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | ||||||
| backing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||
| cheer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • give encouragement to • show approval or good wishes by shouting • cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful • become cheerful • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
| commendation | nounn | |||||
noun • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||
| complacency | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself | ||||||
| confidence | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a feeling of trust (in someone or something) • a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable • a trustful relationship • a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | ||||||
| hope | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a specific instance of feeling hopeful • United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) • the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled • grounds for feeling hopeful about the future • someone (or something) on which expectations are centered • one of the three Christian virtues verb • expect and wish • be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes • intend with some possibility of fulfilment | ||||||
| impetus | nounn | |||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the act of applying force suddenly | ||||||
| incentive | nounn | |||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||
| inspiration | nounn | |||||
noun • arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity • a product of your creative thinking and work • a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem • (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings • arousing to a particular emotion or action • the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | ||||||
| motivation | nounn | |||||
noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • the condition of being motivated • the act of motivating; providing incentive | ||||||
| persuasion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | ||||||
| reassurance | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence | ||||||
| reinforcement | nounn | |||||
noun • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • information that makes more forcible or convincing • (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it • a device designed to provide additional strength • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | ||||||
| spur | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something • any sharply pointed projection • tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers • a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward • a railway line connected to a trunk line verb • incite or stimulate • give heart or courage to • strike with a spur • goad with spurs • equip with spurs | ||||||
| stimulation | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of arousing an organism to action • any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action • (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.) • mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse | ||||||
| support | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
