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as in inspires
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a pep talk that encouraged the team to get out there and win
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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
asserted that the government should be encouraging small businesses, not smothering them with regulations
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as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the movie's cheap special effects will not encourage audiences to sit on the edge of their seats but to roll in the aisles with laughter
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as in urges
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the pastor continues to encourage the couple to work out their problems in hopes of saving their marriage
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Recent Examples of encourages
Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Joe Kauffman, Texas regional vice president for System Pavers, encourages homeowners to look for intimate hangout niches in their yards.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
McCarthy said smart regulation encourages innovation and job growth in clean energy and environmental technology while reducing costs from the public health impacts of pollution.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Mercury retrograde in Aries encourages you to pause before speaking.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
This approach shows employees that their perspectives are valued and encourages them to share more openly.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Highlight and center how the organization supports and encourages wellness in the workplace and provides a resource library that is accessible and inclusive.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
This fosters empathy and encourages open dialogue about operational challenges and customer needs.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Joe Kauffman, Texas regional vice president for System Pavers, encourages homeowners to look for intimate hangout niches in their yards.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
McCarthy said smart regulation encourages innovation and job growth in clean energy and environmental technology while reducing costs from the public health impacts of pollution.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Mercury retrograde in Aries encourages you to pause before speaking.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
This approach shows employees that their perspectives are valued and encourages them to share more openly.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Highlight and center how the organization supports and encourages wellness in the workplace and provides a resource library that is accessible and inclusive.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
This fosters empathy and encourages open dialogue about operational challenges and customer needs.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encourages
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Paul takes a local gal to his hotel room for a nightcap, which inspires the gal’s husband to take a chair to Paul’s head.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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But Berner would still be white — specifically, the kind of white girl who gets in the face of a Black woman and yells at her that her mere existence inspires violence.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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Experience urges two measures of caution for every one of hope.—
Nick Danby,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Morrison’s commentary urges us to realize that liberation from white supremacist, patriarchal constructs isn’t possible through enrollment in yet another white supremacist, patriarchal construct.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.—
Bruce D Coons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Recognition fosters a culture of appreciation, which motivates employees to bring their best selves to work.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Truly Listen to Your Employees Take time to understand what motivates your team members.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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