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verbcontribute to the progress or growth of
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verbinspire with confidence; give hope or courage toOpposite:type of:
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"His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"verbspur on
Synonyms & Similar Words
have get make help cause lead carry support further feed cheer advance foster urge promote contribute inspire boost encouragement spur stimulate recreate nurture induce barrack animate exalt goad invigorate exhort hollo embolden hearten enliven back up wink at connive at conduce bring out draw out pep up root on urge on