encourage
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ//ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/verb
Definitions
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
Example: I encouraged him during his race.
To spur on, strongly recommend.
Example: We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.
To foster, give help or patronage
Example: The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed