Encourages

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  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of encourage.
  • Word Usage
    "The label encourages and supports the music of the most innovative new voices on Broadway, to help bridge the gap between pop/rock and musicals, and to preserve the scores of important works."
    Antonym
    discourage   
    Verb Form
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    cause    get    have    induce    stimulate   
    Cross Reference
    aid    approved   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    hearten    embolden    animate    cheer    stimulate   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    burrage    courage    discourage