encouraged
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒd/
adjective
- Feeling more confident or hopeful about something.
- He looked encouraged when he saw the progress he had made.
- The team was encouraged after winning their first game of the season.
- She felt encouraged by her teacher's positive feedback.
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verb
- Past tense of encourage: gave support, confidence, or hope to someone.
- Her friends encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.
- My parents encouraged me to try out for the school play.
- The coach encouraged the players to keep practicing even when they were tired.