encourage
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/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
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/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
to give someone support or hope
My teacher's kind words encourage me to keep trying.
선생님의 친절한 말씀이 제가 계속 노력하도록 용기를 줍니다.
to persuade someone to do something good
Parents should encourage their children to read every day.
부모는 자녀들이 매일 책을 읽도록 권장해야 합니다.
to make something more likely to happen
Good weather will encourage more people to go outside.
좋은 날씨는 더 많은 사람들이 외출하도록 유도할 것입니다.