What is the meaning of encouraged?

verb

  • Contribute to the progress or growth of.
    • usage: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
  • Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to.
  • Spur on.
    • usage: "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"

adjective

  • Inspired with confidence.
    • usage: "felt bucked up by his success"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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