The meaning of Encouragement

noun

The state of being full of life or vigour; liveliness.

Usage examples:

They started talking with animation

noun

Energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

Her voice was full of animation.

adjective

Shouting for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Usage examples:

A cheering crowd

verb

Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Usage examples:

She cheered from the sidelines

adjective

Used to describe something that encourages you and makes you feel happier

Usage examples:

We received some cheering news.

verb

Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Usage examples:

Emboldened by the claret, he pressed his knee against hers

verb

Present participle of embolden

Usage examples:

Emboldened by drink, he walked over to speak to her.

noun

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

Usage examples:

The building and maintenance of fortifications

noun

The act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it

Usage examples:

[ u ] i had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work., [ usually pl ] those towers we…

adjective

Increasing cheerfulness or confidence; encouraging.

Usage examples:

This is the most heartening news of all

verb

Make more cheerful or confident.

Usage examples:

She was heartened to observe that the effect was faintly comic

adjective

Making you feel happier and more positive

Usage examples:

It is heartening to it was heartening to see so many people at the rally.

noun

The action of provoking unlawful behaviour or urging someone to behave unlawfully.

Usage examples:

This amounted to an incitement to commit murder

noun

The act of encouraging someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] they were imprisoned for incitement to commit grievous bodily harm., there are …

noun

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Usage examples:

Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration

adjective

Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Usage examples:

A brisk, invigorating walk

verb

Give strength or energy to.

Usage examples:

The shower had invigorated her

adjective

Making you feel healthier, less tired, and more energetic

Usage examples:

An invigorating swim/run, these yoga postures are invigorating and good for balance.

noun

The act of making someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic

Usage examples:

There's nothing quite like a crisp, cold winter's day for invigoration., the device has a deep mass…

noun

A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Usage examples:

Escape can be a strong motivation for travel

noun

Willingness to do something, or something that causes such willingness

Usage examples:

[ c ] one motivation for reducing the staff was the need to cut costs., [ u ] you need a lot of mot…

noun

Enthusiasm for doing something

Usage examples:

Many staff lack motivation and are resistant to change., a motivation for sth a major motivation fo…

noun

The action or process of coming together to support a person or cause.

Usage examples:

The rallying of public opinion in support of these objectives

adjective

Having the effect of calling people to action.

Usage examples:

A rallying cry

verb

(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.

Usage examples:

De montfort's troops rallied and drove back the king's infantry

noun

Encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active.

Usage examples:

The stimulation of a revolution in intelligence affairs

noun

An action or thing that causes someone or something to become more active or enthusiastic, or to develop or operate

Usage examples:

While she was at home looking after her children, she felt deprived of intellectual stimulation., e…

adjective

Inspiring happiness, optimism, or hope.

Usage examples:

An uplifting story of triumph over adversity

verb

Raise the level of; improve.

Usage examples:

The refreshing smell of essential oils like lavender and peppermint can instantly uplift your mood

adjective

Positive in a way that encourages the improvement of a person’s mood or spirit

Usage examples:

Uplifting words/music