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encouragements
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the act of supporting and giving someone confidence to do something
- The encouragement from her mentor gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.
- His encouragement played a crucial role in her success.
- The encouragement from his colleagues helped him take on the challenging project.
- She appreciated the encouragement she received from her peers.
Synonyms:
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something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support
- The teacher's encouragement motivated the students to do their best.
- He received a lot of encouragement from his friends and family.
- The coach's encouragement boosted the team's morale.
- His words of encouragement helped me stay motivated.
- With her encouragement, he decided to pursue his dreams.
Antonyms:
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the sense of motivation and support one feels from encouragement
- He felt a sense of encouragement after hearing the positive feedback.
- The encouragement she felt from her supporters kept her going.
- She was filled with encouragement after seeing the progress she had made.