English · Word Candidate

encouragement

[ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: encouragements

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of encouraging

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive

Noun

Examples

even their arch-enemy the gamekeeper is beginning reluctantly, but gradually, to acquiesce in the general belief of their innocence and utility, I cannot help indulging the hope that this bird will eventually meet with that general encouragement and protection to which its eminent services so richly

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “encouragement” mean?

The act of encouraging

Is “encouragement” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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