encourage

Pronunciation:  US [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ] UK [ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ]
  • v.Encouragement; Incentive; Promotion; Contributing to
  • WebSupport; Encouraging; Spur
bear up buck up buoy (up) cheer (up) chirk (up) embolden hearten inspire inspirit steel