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encouragement

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. encouragement
2. promotion

This word means to encourage or promote something, often used when an authority or organization urges people to engage in a particular activity. For example, a school might use this word when recommending students to participate in extracurricular activities.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The business coalition announced it would encourage the adoption of renewable energy.

Sentence 2

As a company, we encourage the sharing of information.

Sentence 3

The ordinance is designed to encourage the use of vacant properties.

Sentence 4

I believe companies should be encouraging diverse working styles.

Sentence 5

There was a sign in the park encouraging people to take morning walks.