encouragement
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/noun
उच्चारण इन्करिज्मन्ट
प्रोत्साहन, हौसला, उत्साहवर्धन
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[U, C] ~ (to sb) (to do sth)
the act of giving somebody support, confidence or hope; something that gives this
प्रोत्साहन, हौसला, उत्साहवर्धन
- Her teacher's encouragement kept her going through the hard years.
- A word of encouragement means a lot to a nervous student.
- The tax cut is an encouragement to small businesses.
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- With her parents' encouragement, Anita took up athletics.
- The coach gave the young bowlers a lot of encouragement.
- Thank you for your encouragement; it kept me going.
- Children need praise and encouragement, not constant criticism.
- The scholarship was a great encouragement to rural students.
Synonyms support inspiration motivation
Opposite discouragement disapproval deterrent
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
encouragement to + verb / to + noun
Use to after encouragement for the aim you are urged towards.
जिस लक्ष्य की ओर प्रेरित किया जाए, उसके लिए 'encouragement' के बाद 'to' आता है।
- Parents gave her every encouragement to study.
- There is little encouragement to invest in villages.
words of encouragement
This fixed phrase means kind remarks that give someone hope.
यह स्थिर phrase आशा देने वाले स्नेहपूर्ण शब्दों के लिए है।
- The coach offered words of encouragement.
encouragement (uncountable)
Encouragement is uncountable, so no a and no plural.
'Encouragement' uncountable है; इसके साथ 'a' या बहुवचन नहीं आता।
- Radhika needed a little encouragement before the speech.
with / without / under encouragement
These phrases show how someone acts when supported or when left alone.
ये phrases दिखाते हैं कि समर्थन मिलने पर या बिना समर्थन के व्यक्ति कैसा करता है।
- With his teacher's encouragement, he joined the quiz team.
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verb + encouragement
giveneedreceiveofferdraw
- She drew encouragement from her friends' support.
adjective + encouragement
constantgreatwarmgentlelittle
- He received constant encouragement from his mother.
encouragement + from
from parentsfrom teachersfrom friendsfrom the coachfrom the crowd
- The crowd's encouragement helped the runners finish.
encouragement of + noun
of talentof readingof tradeof sportof creativity
- The encouragement of reading starts at home.
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- A word of encouragement from the teacher boosted my confidence.
शिक्षक के प्रोत्साहन के एक शब्द ने मेरा आत्मविश्वास बढ़ा दिया।
- He took up the violin at his grandfather's encouragement.
उसने अपने दादाजी के प्रोत्साहन से वायलिन सीखना शुरू किया।
- The government gave encouragement to small industries.
सरकार ने लघु उद्योगों को प्रोत्साहन दिया।
- Without encouragement, many gifted children give up.
प्रोत्साहन के बिना बहुत से प्रतिभाशाली बच्चे हार मान लेते हैं।
- The crowd's loud encouragement lifted the players.
भीड़ के ज़ोरदार प्रोत्साहन ने खिलाड़ियों का मनोबल बढ़ाया।
- Radhika thanked her brother for his constant encouragement.
राधिका ने अपने भाई के निरंतर प्रोत्साहन के लिए उसका धन्यवाद किया।
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✗ Thanks for your encouragements.
✓ Thanks for your encouragement.
Encouragement is uncountable and has no plural.
'Encouragement' uncountable है और इसका बहुवचन नहीं बनता।
✗ The teacher gave me an encouragement.
✓ The teacher gave me encouragement.
Uncountable nouns do not take a.
Uncountable noun के साथ 'a' नहीं लगता।
✗ He gave encouragement me to study.
✓ He gave me encouragement to study.
In give + indirect object + noun, the person comes first.
Give के साथ पहले व्यक्ति (indirect object) और फिर noun आता है।
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Encouragement and support are close, but encouragement works on the mind and support also gives practical help.
'Encouragement' मन को बल देता है, जबकि 'support' व्यावहारिक सहायता भी देता है।
Words or acts that give confidence or hope.
आत्मविश्वास या आशा देने वाले शब्द या कार्य।
- Her smile was encouragement enough.
Help of any kind, including money, effort or comfort.
धन, प्रयास या सांत्वना सहित किसी भी प्रकार की सहायता।
- The family gave full support.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
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en·cour·age·ment
§Grammar and usage
Encourage sb to do sth; encouragement to do sth.
'encourage sb to do sth' और 'encouragement to do sth' आता है।