- present tense form of encourage (3rd person singular).
encourages
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“We have been fortunate in our careers and hope this gift encourages the next generation to continue the journey of enabling humanity to live and fly amongst the stars,” Shotwell said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Women’s volleyball is getting so much attention and I love it because it encourages all of the younger players to keep doing it,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
This creates a feedback loop in which sleep encourages growth hormone release, and the resulting hormone activity helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
They will also be held directly responsible for protecting under-18s from pornography, online bullying, content that glorifies crime, and content that encourages eating disorders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Don’t know how Julie puts up with such stuff, encourages it even, as part of her work.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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