encouragement
//ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt//
Noun
encouragementSingular
encouragementsPlural
1
The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.
Her words of encouragement gave me the confidence to try again.
2
Words or actions that give someone confidence or hope.
Her words of encouragement gave me the confidence to try again.
3
Something that serves as a stimulus or incentive to action.
The scholarship was a great encouragement for her to continue her studies.