encouragement
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
en · cour · age · ment
ɪn · ˈkʌr · ɪdʒ · mənt
English Definition
n. the act of giving support or confidence
Significado en Español
ánimo, estímulo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự khuyến khích, sự động viên
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “encouragement”:
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A
motivation
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B
criticism
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C
discouragement
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D
punishment
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A — motivation.
“encouragement” means n. the act of giving support or confidence
Common questions about “encouragement”
What does “encouragement” mean?
encouragement — n. the act of giving support or confidence. In Chinese: 鼓励.
How do you pronounce “encouragement”?
encouragement is pronounced /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: en · cour · age · ment.
Is “encouragement” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. encouragement appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
