Synonyms, Grade 8: Encourage

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  1. foster
    promote the growth of
  2. inspire
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  3. hearten
    give encouragement to
  4. reassure
    give or restore confidence in
  5. cheer
    spur on or encourage especially by shouts
  6. uplift
    fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
  7. advance
    contribute to the progress or growth of
  8. embolden
    give encouragement to
  9. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  10. prompt
    urge, encourage, or motivate someone to act
  11. goad
    give heart or courage to
  12. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  13. spur
    give heart or courage to
  14. instigate
    provoke or stir up
  15. incite
    urge on; cause to act
  16. promote
    contribute to the progress or growth of
  17. nurture
    help develop; help grow
  18. cultivate
    foster the growth of
  19. support
    give moral or psychological aid or courage to
  20. stimulate
    act to arouse action
  21. advocate
    speak, plead, or argue in favor of
  22. champion
    protect or fight for
  23. boost
    contribute to the progress or growth of
  24. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  25. enliven
    make more excited or spirited
  26. further
    contribute to the progress or growth of
Created on Wed Feb 18 15:26:37 EST 2026 (updated Wed Feb 18 15:40:42 EST 2026)

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