207 entries under encourage topic. ×

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confirm(verb, support, increase, keep, maintain)
5
prop up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help)
5
reassure(verb, support, develop, promote)
4
advocate(verb, support, help, develop, cause)
4
cheer(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
4
comfort(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
4
further(verb, support, take, help, advance)
4
nurture(verb, support, help, give, advance)
3
befriend(verb, support, help, advance, keep)
3
bless(verb, support, take, promote)
3
brace up(expression, support, take, promote)
3
build up(verb, expression, support, take, help)
3
buoy up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, maintain)
3
defend(verb, support, hold, take, help)
3
hearten(verb, support, delight, cheer)
3
improve(verb, support, help, advance, develop)
3
inspirit(verb, delight, cheer, comfort)
3
upbear(verb, support, hold, maintain, promote)
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advise(verb, support, take, promote)
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ameliorate(verb, support, develop, promote)
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