encourage
intermediateB1/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ · en-cour-age
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
Meanings
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
کسی کو مدد، اعتماد، یا امید دینا۔
حوصلہ افزائی کرنا
hosla afzai karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- encourage someone
- encourage creativity
- encourage growth
Example Sentences
Teachers encourage students to ask questions.
اساتذہ طلباء کو سوال کرنے کی ترغیب دیتے ہیں۔
asatiza talba ko sawaal karne ki targheeb dete hain.
She encourages her friends to pursue their dreams.
وہ اپنے دوستوں کو اپنے خوابوں کے پیچھے جانے کی حوصلہ افزائی کرتی ہے۔
woh apne doston ko apne khwabon ke peeche jane ki hosla afzai karti hai.
The coach encouraged the team after their loss.
کوچ نے ہار کے بعد ٹیم کی حوصلہ افزائی کی۔
coach ne haar ke baad team ki hosla afzai ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of encouraging someone as 'in-couraging' them to move forward.
Imagine a coach cheering on their team from the sidelines.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غیرت کی بات تو کر، حوصلے کی بات تو کر، تیری شکست میں بھی اک جیت کی بات تو کر۔
ghairat ki baat to kar, hoslay ki baat to kar, teri shikast mein bhi ek jeet ki baat to kar.
Talk about honor, talk about courage, Even in your defeat, speak of a victory.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں چاہ، وہاں راہ
jahan chaah, wahan rah
Where there is a will, there is a way.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "encorager" — to make strong
First known use: 14th century
The word 'encourage' comes from the Old French word 'encorager', which means to infuse with courage or to strengthen. Its usage has evolved over time to encompass the broader sense of supporting or inspiring someone.