embolden

/ɪmˈboʊldən/
verb
  1. To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
    • The success of the first project emboldened the team to take on a bigger challenge.
    • Seeing others volunteer emboldened him to join the community cleanup.
    • Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.
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