Word
encouragement
Phoneticsen·cour·age·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒmənt/
UK/ɛnkˈʌɹɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
01support and confidence
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. words or actions that give you the confidence to do something or to continue doing it.
n. the act of providing support, confidence, or hope to someone. Often functions as an uncountable abstract concept.
日本語:励まし※
“With a little encouragement from her teacher, she finally finished the difficult project.”
“The mentor provided constant encouragement throughout the internship, helping the student overcome their initial fear of public speaking.”
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02an incentive
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that makes a process or activity more likely to happen or succeed.
n. a specific factor, incentive, or circumstance that promotes, advances, or incites a particular activity.
日本語:奨励※
“The government offered tax breaks as an encouragement for small businesses to grow.”
“The new environmental subsidies served as a significant encouragement for local manufacturers to adopt greener production methods.”
03feeling encouraged
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the positive feeling you have when you believe you can succeed.
n. the internal state or feeling of being encouraged or emboldened by external circumstances.
日本語:励み※
“He felt a sense of encouragement when he saw his test scores improving.”
“There was a general sense of encouragement among the staff following the announcement of the successful merger.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “encouragement” in context.
Verb
01. derive encouragement from
“The young athletes derived encouragement from the presence of their Olympic heroes.”
verb + noun + prep
02. need encouragement
“Even the most confident performers need encouragement before stepping onto the stage.”
verb + noun
03. offer encouragement to
“The mentor offered encouragement to the students during the difficult exam period.”
verb + noun + prep
Adjective
04. constant encouragement
“Thanks to the constant encouragement of her parents, she never gave up on her dreams.”
adj + noun
05. much-needed encouragement
“The positive feedback provided some much-needed encouragement after a week of setbacks.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. source of encouragement
“His success served as a great source of encouragement for the rest of the team.”
noun + of + noun
07. words of encouragement
“She whispered a few words of encouragement to him just before his presentation.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. with encouragement
“With encouragement from his coach, he managed to shave two seconds off his personal best.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Well, we already know: the more extreme forms of harm include algorithmic encouragement to suicide and diet dangerously, and for others to commit violent acts of extremism as a way of “belonging” .” “Kim Beom-ho, the acting president of IIAC, said the ranking reflected “the support of the government, the public’s encouragement and the hard work of everyone stationed at the airport”.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French encoragement.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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