encourage

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Khuyến khích, cổ vũ

BrE /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ AmE /ɪnˈkɜːrdʒ/

verb en → vi

past encouraged pp encouraged ing encouraging

1 SUPPORT/HELP [transitive] A2

Khuyến khích, cổ vũ

to make someone more confident and willing to do something, especially by giving them support or advice

  • encourage somebody to do sth

Collocations encourage someone to try something new · encourage someone to speak up

  • She encouraged me to apply for the job.

    Cô ấy đã khích lệ tôi nộp đơn xin việc.

2 PROMOTE [transitive] B1

Khuyến khích, thúc đẩy

to help something or someone become more successful, popular, or widely known

  • encourage something

Collocations encourage innovation · encourage the use of renewable energy

  • The government encourages people to save money.

    Chính phủ khuyến khích người dân tiết kiệm tiền.

3 PRAISE [transitive] B1

Khuyến khích, khen ngợi

to praise someone for something they have done well or successfully

  • encourage somebody

Collocations encourage a student's efforts · encourage someone for their hard work

  • The teacher encouraged the students' creativity.

    Giáo viên đã khích lệ sự sáng tạo của học sinh.

4 ADVISE [transitive] B1

Khuyến khích, khuyên bảo

to advise someone to do something, especially when you think it is a good idea or will be helpful for them

  • encourage somebody to do sth

Collocations encourage someone to make a decision · encourage someone to take action

  • He encouraged her to go back to school.

    Anh ấy đã khích lệ cô ấy quay lại trường học.

1 PROMOTE [transitive] B2

Khuyến khích, thúc đẩy

to help something or someone become more successful, popular, or widely known

  • encourage something

Collocations encourage the growth of a business · encourage public interest in science

  • The company encourages innovation and creativity.

    Công ty khuyến khích sự đổi mới và sáng tạo.

2 SUPPORT [transitive] B1

Khuyến khích, ủng hộ

to support someone or something in a way that helps them to succeed or develop

  • encourage somebody

Collocations encourage a child's development · encourage someone to pursue their dreams

  • She encourages her children to be independent.

    Cô ấy khích lệ con cái mình trở nên độc lập.

3 PRAISE [transitive] B2

Khuyến khích, khen ngợi

to praise someone for something they have done well or successfully

  • encourage somebody

Collocations encourage someone's achievements · encourage someone for their efforts

  • The coach encouraged the team's performance.

    Huấn luyện viên đã khích lệ phong độ của đội.

4 ADVISE [transitive] B2

Khuyến khích, khuyên bảo

to advise someone to do something, especially when you think it is a good idea or will be helpful for them

  • encourage somebody to do sth

Collocations encourage someone to make a decision · encourage someone to take action

  • He encouraged her to start her own business.

    Anh ấy đã khích lệ cô ấy bắt đầu kinh doanh riêng.