encouraged

Definitions

Given support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Persuaded or urged someone to do something.

Promoted or fostered the development of an activity or state.

Examples

The teacher encouraged the students to pursue their interests in science.

She felt encouraged by the positive feedback she received on her project.

Synonyms

heartened inspired motivated emboldened supported cheered buoyed

Antonyms

discouraged deterred disheartened dissuaded daunted demoralized inhibited