encourage
Translation
to support, to motivate, to promote
Examples
My parents always encouraged me to study hard.
My parents always encouraged me to study hard.
The government encourages investment in new technology.
The government encourages investment in new technology.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to give (sb.) support or hope to do (sth.) My parents encouraged me to try.
((sth.)) to help (sth.) to develop The policy encourages economic growth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: support, motivate, inspire; Antonyms: discourage, dissuade
Etymology
From 'en-' (to put into) + 'courage'. Literally 'to put courage into someone'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'en-' (in) + 'courage'. You are literally putting courage *in* someone.