encouragement
gb/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
B1
Inglés
~ 5000
bátorítás, biztatás, ösztönzés
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
to give [someone] encouragement
Her teacher's encouragement helped her pass the exam.
A tanára bátorítása segített neki átmenni a vizsgán.
He offered words of encouragement before the big race.
A nagy verseny előtt mondott néhány biztató szót.
With a little encouragement, she agreed to try again.
The letter was full of encouragement and advice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My friend gave me encouragement before the test.
A barátom biztatott a teszt előtt.
I need encouragement to finish this project.
Bátorításra van szükségem, hogy befejezzem ezt a projektet.
She gave him encouragement to speak in class.
We all need encouragement sometimes.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'encouragement' with 'encouraging', which is the adjective form. 'Encouragement' is the noun for the act or words of giving support.
Significado
the act of supporting someone emotionally
Colocaciones
words of encouragement
|offer encouragement
|seek encouragement
|give encouragement
Sinónimos
support (General term for help or backing; may be practical or emotional.)
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motivation (Focuses more on inspiring action rather than emotional reassurance.)
Antónimos
discouragement (The act of making someone lose confidence or hope.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
When you say or do something to help someone feel more confident or hopeful.
The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is an encouragement to [someone]
His success was an encouragement to the rest of the team.
A sikere biztatást jelentett a csapat többi tagjának.
The award was a great encouragement for her future work.
A díj nagy ösztönzést jelentett számára a jövőbeli munkájához.
I took his kind words as an encouragement to continue.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her smile was an encouragement to me.
A mosolya biztatást jelentett számomra.
This prize is an encouragement to work harder.
Ez a díj ösztönzés arra, hogy keményebben dolgozzak.
His letter was an encouragement for me.
Significado
words or actions that support someone
Colocaciones
a great encouragement
|find encouragement in
|small encouragement
Sinónimos
inspiration (Often refers to a source of positive influence; can be stronger than simple support.)
Antónimos
criticism (Negative feedback that can reduce someone's confidence.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Words or actions that help someone feel more confident or hopeful.
Something that is said or done to give someone support, confidence, or hope.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
encouragement
AFI
GB/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
Sílabas y acento
en - cour - age - ment (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cour)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: encouragement
- Plural: encouragement, encouragements
Familia de palabras
Forms
encouragements
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
encourager
noun
Expresiones
a source of encouragement
1/ə sˈɔɹs əv ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
something that gives support or hope
Something that helps you feel more confident or hopeful.
Ejemplos
- Her parents were a constant source of encouragement.
- The positive feedback was a source of encouragement for the team.
offer encouragement
1/ˈɔfɚ ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
to give someone support or hope
To say or do something that makes someone feel more confident or hopeful.
Ejemplos
- The coach offered encouragement to the players during halftime.
- Friends and family offered encouragement throughout her recovery.
words of encouragement
1/wˈɚdz əv ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
supportive statements to boost confidence
Kind things you say or write to help someone feel more confident or hopeful.
Ejemplos
- She gave me words of encouragement before my interview.
- His words of encouragement helped calm my nerves.