Definition of encourage

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• encourage is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• encourage is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• encourage is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of encourage

• contribute to the progress or growth of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. advance
  2. boost
  3. further
  4. promote
• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to (verb)
• spur on (verb)

  Examples

  1. His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife

See definition of encourage in Merriam Webster