/ ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt; NAmE -ˈkɜːr-/ noun
[ U , C , usually sing. ] encouragement (to sb) (to do sth) the act of encouraging sb to do sth; something that encourages sb :
a few words of encouragement
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get.
With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.
She was given every encouragement to try something new.
Her words were a great encouragement to them.
OPP discouragement