encourage

US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

A2TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo increase the chance of something happening
More money will encourage him to work harder
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make someone more determined or confident
Their successes encourage young people to do good things
v.t.Transitive VerbTo help something to happen or develop.
The new policy aims to encourage investment in renewable energy.

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