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inspiring - motivating - uplifting - heartening - supportive - reassuring - stimulating - promising - hopeful - cheering - emboldening - boosting - fortifying - confidence-building - morale-boosting - energizing - galvanizing - invigorating - spurring - urging - coaxing - prompting - urging on - egging on - goading - prodding - pushing - driving - inciting - rousing - stirring - animating - enlivening - vitalizing - pepping up - heartwarming - comforting - nurturing - fostering - cultivating - promoting - advancing - aiding - assisting - backing - championing - endorsing - advocating
Encouraging refers to actions or words that provide support, confidence, or hope to someone. It is the act of giving someone the motivation to do something, often by making them feel more confident or optimistic. This behavior is essential in leadership, parenting, teaching, and relationships to help others reach their full potential, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.