Encourager: meaning, definitions and examples
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encourager
[ ɪnˈkərɪdʒər ]
support, motivation
An encourager is someone who provides support, motivation, or confidence to another person. They often inspire others to take action or persist in challenging situations, making them feel valued and capable of achieving their goals.
Synonyms
advocate, backer, champion, promoter, supporter.
Examples of usage
- She was a constant encourager in his creative endeavors.
- Teachers often act as encouragers to help students believe in themselves.
- His role as a mentor was primarily that of an encourager.
- Friends can be powerful encouragers during tough times.
Translations
Translations of the word "encourager" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encorajar
🇮🇳 प्रोत्साहित करने वाला
🇩🇪 ermutigen
🇮🇩 mendorong
🇺🇦 заохочувати
🇵🇱 zachęcać
🇯🇵 励ます (hagemasu)
🇫🇷 encourager
🇪🇸 animar
🇹🇷 teşvik etmek
🇰🇷 격려하다 (gyeongnyeohada)
🇸🇦 تشجيع (tashji)
🇨🇿 podporovat
🇸🇰 podporovať
🇨🇳 鼓励 (gǔlì)
🇸🇮 spodbujati
🇮🇸 hvetja
🇰🇿 ынталандыру
🇬🇪 შეყვანა (sheqvana)
🇦🇿 təşviq etmək
🇲🇽 animar
Etymology
The word 'encourager' comes from the verb 'encourage,' which itself is derived from the Old French word 'encourager', meaning 'to make strong' or 'to strengthen'. This Old French term blends the prefix 'en-' (to make) with 'courager,' which means 'to hearten or to give heart'—it relates to the word 'courage'. The usage of the term evolved through the centuries, maintaining its focus on the idea of boosting someone's confidence or morale. By the late Middle Ages, the meaning had shifted toward providing emotional support and motivation, leading to the modern understanding of an encourager as someone who uplifts and inspires others.