encouraged
encouraged — adjective
1. feeling more hopeful or confident because someone or something has given you sup
feeling more hopeful or confident because someone or something has given you support
After the first piano lesson, Nila felt encouraged enough to practise alone.
feel encouraged enough to do something
Rohan sounded encouraged after the coach praised his footwork in front of everyone.
Encouraged by her tutor's note, Manuela applied for the scholarship that evening.
The small crowd left the young singer encouraged rather than embarrassed.
- discouraged
less confident or willing to continue
- disheartened
stronger; suggests a more serious loss of hope
文法句型
feel encouraged
be encouraged by something
leave someone encouraged
用法筆記
Often used after praise, support, or an early sign of success. Common patterns are feel or sound encouraged, and be encouraged by something.
常見錯誤
encouraged — verb
1. to make someone feel more hopeful, confident, or ready to keep trying
to make someone feel more hopeful, confident, or ready to keep trying
Bao encouraged his daughter to try the higher slide again.
encourage + object + to-infinitive
A short note from the nurse encouraged Eve to keep walking daily.
Seeing the first tomatoes encouraged the family to plant another row.
The teacher's calm smile encouraged Xiu to answer in English.
- discourage
to make someone less willing or less confident about doing something
- dishearten
to take away someone's courage or hope
文法句型
encourage + object + to-infinitive
用法筆記
This sense focuses on giving confidence or hope so someone keeps trying. The support may come from words, gestures, or a promising result.
常見錯誤
2. to try to get someone to do something by telling them it is a good idea or worth
to try to get someone to do something by telling them it is a good idea or worth doing
The nurse encouraged Selim to book the follow-up check before leaving.
spoken recommendation to take action
Friends encouraged Eve to speak to the landlord about the leaking roof.
Posters around campus encouraged students to donate blood on Friday.
The guide encouraged the hikers to start early before the heat rose.
- discourage
to try to stop someone from doing something
- deter
to make someone decide not to act because of fear or difficulty
文法句型
encourage + object + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Used when someone actively recommends or presses an action, even without much emotional support. It is common with object + to-infinitive and with public advice or campaigns.
常見錯誤
3. to make an action, change, or growth more likely by helping to push it forward
to make an action, change, or growth more likely by helping to push it forward
Low ticket prices encouraged families to travel by train that summer.
non-human cause encourages behaviour
The mild spring encouraged the cherry trees to flower a week early.
A bonus payment encouraged workers to stay for the night shift.
The strong breeze encouraged the fire to spread across the dry grass.
文法句型
encourage + object + to-infinitive
用法筆記
The subject is often a condition, event, or reward rather than a speaker. This sense is about causing action or growth by making it easier, stronger, or more attractive.
4. to give money, help, or public support so that an activity, group, or business c
to give money, help, or public support so that an activity, group, or business can develop
Local grants encouraged new bookstores in towns that had none.
financial support helps something develop
The city council encouraged cycling by adding lights and safe lanes.
encourage + activity + by + -ing
Her aunt's small loan encouraged the bakery during its first winter.
Tax breaks encouraged solar companies to open workshops in the region.
文法句型
encourage + activity
encourage + object + by + -ing
用法筆記
Often used for policies, money, or practical help that allows an activity or business to grow. It commonly takes objects such as investment, participation, industry, or a social activity.