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Maya felt encouraged when her teacher said her draft was improving.
What does Encouraged mean?
Encouraged means more hopeful or confident because of support.
Dictionary definition
More hopeful or confident because someone gave support.
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What does encouraged mean?
Encouraged means more hopeful or confident because of support.
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Which word is closest in meaning to encouraged?
Supported is closest in meaning to encouraged in this entry.
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en · kur · ijd · strongest beat: kur
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WordEncouraged.
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MeaningEncouraged means more hopeful or confident because of support.
ExampleExample: Maya felt encouraged when her teacher said her draft was improving.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- en · kur · ijd
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- ijd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
Words like Encouraged
supportedUse when someone feels helped or backed up.
Antonyms
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discouragedUse when someone feels less hopeful.
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Encouraged word family
Base word
encourage
noun
encouragement
Words or actions that give support or hope.
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Common mix-up
Encouraged does not mean perfect; it means someone feels helped to keep trying.
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