encourage (verb)
41stimulate — verb a) To encourage into action. b) To arouse an organism to functional activity. Syn: encourage, induce, provoke, animate, arouse, energize …
42earth up — verb To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold. Earth up a potato crop several times during the season to encourage more tubers to grow …
43bring — verb (past and past participle brought) 1》 carry or accompany to a place. 2》 cause to move or to come into existence. 3》 cause to be in a particular state or condition: take an aspirin to bring down your temperature. 4》 cause someone to receive… …
44stimulate — verb (T) 1 to encourage an activity to begin or develop further: The discussions stimulated a free exchange of ideas. | stimulate growth/demand/the economy etc (=make economic growth etc start or become stronger) 2 to encourage someone by making… …
45deter — verb 1) the high cost deterred many Syn: discourage, dissuade, put off, scare off; dishearten, demoralize, daunt, intimidate Ant: encourage 2) the presence of a guard deters crime Syn …
46embolden — verb emboldened by the brandy, he walked over to her table Syn: fortify, make brave/braver, encourage, hearten, strengthen, brace, stiffen the resolve of, lift the morale of; rouse, stir, stimulate, cheer, rally, fire, animate, inspirit,… …
47foster — verb 1) he fostered the arts Syn: encourage, promote, further, stimulate, advance, forward, cultivate, nurture, strengthen, enrich; help, aid, abet, assist, contribute to, support, back, be a …
48hearten — verb the letter from Daphne will hearten him Syn: cheer (up), encourage, raise someone s spirits, boost, buoy up, perk up, inspirit, uplift, elate; comfort, reassure; informal buck up, pep up See note at encourage …
49incite — verb 1) we re hoping that last night s incident will not incite altercations in the stadium today Syn: stir up, whip up, encourage, fan the flames of, stoke up, fuel, kindle, ignite, inflame, stimulate, instigate, provoke, excite, arouse, awaken …
50induce — verb 1) the pickets induced many workers to stay away Syn: persuade, convince, prevail upon, get, make, prompt, move, inspire, influence, encourage, motivate; coax into, wheedle into, cajole into, talk into, prod into; informal twist someone s …
