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English to English verb
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contribute to the progress or growth of |  | Example: I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
source: wordnet30
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inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to | | source: wordnet30
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spur on | | Example: His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife
source: wordnet30
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To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage. | | source: webster1913
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