encourage
英 [ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ; en-]
美[ɪn'kɝrɪdʒ]
- vt. 鼓励，怂恿；激励；支持
英英释意
- 1. contribute to the progress or growth of;
- "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
- 2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
- 3. spur on;
- "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"