encourage

posted Jun 8, 2014, 8:16 AM by Peter Smyth   [ updated Jun 8, 2014, 8:17 AM ]
en·cour·age
enˈkərij,-ˈkə-rij/
verb
  1. give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
    "we were encouraged by the success of this venture"
    synonyms:hearten, cheer, buoy up, uplift, inspire, motivate, spur on, stir, stir up, fire up, stimulate, invigorate, vitalize, revitalize, embolden, fortify, rally; More
    • give support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something.
      "pupils are encouraged to be creative"