ENCOURAGEMENT


Meaning of ENCOURAGEMENT in English

/en kerr"ij meuhnt, -kur"-/ , n.

1. the act of encouraging.

2. the state of being encouraged.

3. something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement.

[ 1560-70; ENCOURAGE + -MENT ]

Syn. 3. praise, support, boost, lift, endorsement.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .