Synonyms

1. boost

Sentence Examples

1. I was left an orphan with nothing but the miserable wages and trifling presents that are given to servants of my sort in palaces but about this time, without any encouragement on my part, one of the esquires of the household fell in love with me, a man somewhat advanced in years, full-bearded and personable, and above all as good a gentleman as the king himself, for he came of a mountain stock.
2. Zeke and Xavier were there too, offering words of encouragement and advice.
3. Thank you so much for your encouragement and for kicking me in the butt when I needed it.
4. He lashed the horses unmercifully with his long whip, and with wild cries of encouragement urged them on to further exertions.
5. Weston had, by gentle encouragement, overcome so much of her embarrassment, as to bring her to converse on the important subject.
6. One can see that she feels the want of encouragement.
7. She spared a quick glance at Veridian and he gave her a nod of encouragement.
8. I glanced back at the rear of the truck where Lynx was clothing the humans and speaking soft words of encouragement.
9. She did not mean to have her own affections entangled again, and it would be incumbent on her to avoid any encouragement of his.
10. Instead, she whispered words of strength and encouragement to my brother.