encourage
gb/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1000
bátorít, biztat, ösztönöz, elősegít, előmozdít
SLOVESO
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
to encourage [someone] to [do something]
Her teacher encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.
A tanára bátorította, hogy pályázzon az ösztöndíjra.
We should encourage children to read more books.
Bátorítanunk kellene a gyerekeket, hogy több könyvet olvassanak.
The coach encouraged the team after their loss.
My parents always encouraged me to follow my dreams.
Učební příklady
My friend encouraged me to join the club.
A barátom bátorított, hogy csatlakozzak a klubhoz.
The teacher encouraged the students to speak English.
A tanár bátorította a diákokat, hogy angolul beszéljenek.
He encouraged his brother to try again.
They encouraged us to work together.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'encourage' with 'recommend'. 'Encourage' is about giving confidence and support, while 'recommend' is about suggesting something as a good choice.
Význam
Give support or confidence
Kolokace
encourage participation
|encourage creativity
|encourage someone to try
|actively encourage
|strongly encourage
Synonyma
motivate (Focuses more on providing reasons or incentives for action.)
|
inspire (Suggests causing someone to feel excited or uplifted, often in a creative or emotional way.)
Antonyma
discourage (Means to make someone less confident or willing to do something.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make someone feel they can do something well or keep going.
To give someone support, confidence, or hope, often to help them continue or improve at something.
SLOVESO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
to encourage [growth/change/activity]
The new policy encourages innovation in the tech sector.
Az új szabályozás ösztönzi az innovációt a technológiai szektorban.
Planting flowers will encourage bees to visit your garden.
Ha virágokat ültetsz, az méheket vonz majd a kertedbe.
Good communication encourages trust between team members.
Učební příklady
The school encourages healthy eating.
Az iskola ösztönzi az egészséges táplálkozást.
This law will encourage new businesses.
Ez a törvény ösztönözni fogja az új vállalkozások létrejöttét.
The program encourages learning at home.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'allow'. 'Encourage' means to actively help or support the development of something, not just permit it.
Význam
Help something happen or grow
Kolokace
encourage investment
|encourage growth
|encourage innovation
|encourage healthy habits
Synonyma
promote (Often used for supporting growth, development, or awareness in a formal context.)
|
foster (Emphasizes careful nurturing over time.)
Antonyma
hinder (Means to make progress slower or more difficult.)
Témata
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|education
Definice
To make it easier for something to start or grow.
To make something more likely to happen or develop.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
encourage
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
en - cour - age (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cour)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: encourage
- 3rd Person Singular: encourages
- Present Participle: encouraging
- Past: encouraged
Příbuzná slova
Forms
encourages
verb
encouraging
verb
encouraged
verb
Core family
encouragement
noun B1
Related words
courage
noun B1
courageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
encouragingly
adverb
courageously
adverb
Výrazy
actively encourage
1/ˈæktɪvli ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Support strongly and directly
To give strong and clear support for something.
Příklady
- The government actively encourages recycling programs.
- Teachers actively encourage student participation.
encourage someone to do something
1/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌn tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Urge someone to take action confidently
To give someone support so they feel able to do something.
Příklady
- My parents encouraged me to study abroad.
- The coach encouraged her players to keep trying.
strongly encourage
1/stɹˈɔŋli ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Firmly urge someone to act
To tell someone they should do something in a firm way.
Příklady
- I strongly encourage you to apply for the job.
- We strongly encourage students to ask questions.