ENCOURAGEの意味、励ます、勇気づける、促進する

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2012.03.09

Hello again! We end this important week on a hopeful note. Enjoy!

Today's Lesson
ENCOURAGE   励ます、勇気づける、促進する

Explanation

  • To encourage someONE is to give them confidence, hope, or support.

    To encourage someTHING is to help it to happen or develop.
  • encourage を人に対して使う場合、その人に自信や希望を与えたり、応援したりする、という意味です。

    encourage を物事に対して使う場合、それが実現したり、発展したりするよう手助けする、という意味です。

ENCOURAGE

examples

  1. (CEO)
    Although we've had a rough few years, I'm encouraged by the latest revenue figures.
  2. He's been a lifelong mentor for me, supporting and encouraging me in both my studies and professional career.
  3. My parents always encouraged me to go to business school.
  4. (coffee shop owner)
    Stamp cards are an easy way to encourage customer loyalty.

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