Ingles

encouragement

gb/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
B1 Ingles
~ 5000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 action
1

the act of supporting someone emotionally

When you say or do something to help someone feel more confident or hopeful.

Padron ng paggamit: to give [someone] encouragement
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'encouragement' with 'encouraging', which is the adjective form. 'Encouragement' is the noun for the act or words of giving support.
Mga kasingkahulugan
support (General term for help or backing; may be practical or emotional.) | motivation (Focuses more on inspiring action rather than emotional reassurance.)
Mga kasalungat
discouragement (The act of making someone lose confidence or hope.)
Mga kolokasyon
words of encouragement |offer encouragement |seek encouragement |give encouragement
Mga tema
emotions |daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Her teacher's encouragement helped her pass the exam.
  • He offered words of encouragement before the big race.
  • With a little encouragement, she agreed to try again.
  • The letter was full of encouragement and advice.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My friend gave me encouragement before the test.
  • I need encouragement to finish this project.
  • She gave him encouragement to speak in class.
  • We all need encouragement sometimes.
Pangngalan B1 entity
2

words or actions that support someone

Words or actions that help someone feel more confident or hopeful.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is an encouragement to [someone]
Mga kasingkahulugan
inspiration (Often refers to a source of positive influence; can be stronger than simple support.)
Mga kasalungat
criticism (Negative feedback that can reduce someone's confidence.)
Mga kolokasyon
a great encouragement |find encouragement in |small encouragement
Mga tema
emotions |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • His success was an encouragement to the rest of the team.
  • The award was a great encouragement for her future work.
  • I took his kind words as an encouragement to continue.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Her smile was an encouragement to me.
  • This prize is an encouragement to work harder.
  • His letter was an encouragement for me.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
encouragement
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
Mga pantig at diin
en - cour - age - ment (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cour)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: encouragement
  • Plural: encouragement, encouragements
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
encouragements noun
Core family
encourage verb A2 encouraging adjective encouragingly adverb
Related words
courage noun B1 courageous adjective B2 courageously adverb
Negative and opposite forms
discourage verb B1 discouragement noun discouraging adjective
Advanced or less common
encourager noun
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She gave me words of encouragement before my interview.
  • His words of encouragement helped calm my nerves.

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