encourage
Example Sentences
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In an effort to promote the game of golf, many courses encourage new and rookie golfers onto the course.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The University of Plymouth's Cosmic Dust in the City project aims to "inspire curiosity" and encourage people to scour gutters and rooftops safely in the quest for micrometeorites.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The festival hopes to encourage artists and fans to turn to comedy, theater, creativity and community instead of despair.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
"And cancer is potentially exploiting that same principle, changing where in the genome these dynamics are more important to manipulate cell identity and encourage uncontrolled growth."
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
I wait for her to tell me it’s okay or encourage me to tell her how I’m feeling.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
