verb

encourage

encorajar · incentivar

To give someone support or confidence so they feel better about doing something.

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Examples

Good friends often encourage each other during hard times.verb

Bons amigos frequentemente encorajam uns aos outros durante tempos difíceis.

Teachers usually encourage students to ask questions.verb

Os professores geralmente incentivam os alunos a fazer perguntas.

She encouraged her friend before the competition.verb

Ela encorajou sua amiga antes da competição.

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