encouragement

noun as in help, support

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assistance, backing, cheer, comfort, confidence, consolation, faith, fortitude, incentive, inspiration, optimism, reassurance, relief, reward, stimulation, stimulus

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advance, advocacy, aid, animation, boost, easement, favor, firmness, helpfulness, hope, incitement, invigoration, promotion, refreshment, softening, succor, supporting, trust, urging

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consoling, enlivening, inspiritment, reassuring, relieving, shot in the arm, solacing

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The actress also praised Rowling for the "kindness and words of encouragement" she gave when she was growing up, and for the opportunity to play a character like Hermione.

From BBC

Not that the home support, as history has shown, necessarily needs the encouragement.

From BBC

Again they found a winner, but the defensive fragility will give encouragement to opponents.

From BBC

Yolanda Hadid concluded her post with words of encouragement for her daughter: “This disease has brought us to our knees, but we always get back up.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 37-year-old, who first vowed to run for the presidency last year, said he was "truly humbled" by the "support and encouragement" he received.

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