v. Function: verb
Synonyms: ENCOURAGE 1, animate, cheer, chirk (up), enhearten, hearten, inspirit, nerve, steel, strengthen
Related Words: impel; inspire; chance, hazard, venture
Contrasted Words: deter, discourage
Antonyms: abash
v. Function: verb
Synonyms: ENCOURAGE 1, animate, cheer, chirk (up), enhearten, hearten, inspirit, nerve, steel, strengthen
Related Words: impel; inspire; chance, hazard, venture
Contrasted Words: deter, discourage
Antonyms: abash
Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса. 2012