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en·cour·age·ment
 encouragement
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Encouragement is a thing or person that gives you confidence that you can do something or that gently pushes you to do something.
Ella's violin teacher always gives her a lot of encouragement. It makes Ella feel like she could really play well one day and maybe be a professional.Manuel decided he was going to quit the basketball team, but when the coach gave him some encouragement, Manual decided not to quit after all.Mr. Tong's mother had always been a big encouragement to him. He says that's why he became so successful. |
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assistance, help, inspiration, lift |
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