ENCOURAGE

[verb] [T] - to strongly advise (someone) to do something or make (someone) believe they are able to do something, or to support (something) or make (something) more likelyWere you encouraged to move away from home by your parents? [+ to infinitive]We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school. [+ to infinitive]They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.The tax incentive has encouraged many motorists to start using trains. [+ to infinitive]The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation. [T]Decay is far more likely to occur with gooey sweets which stick to your teeth and encourage plaque to form. [+ to infinitive]