Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who encourages, incites, or stimulates to action; one who promotes or advances.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One who encourages, incites, or helps forward; a favorer.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun One who gives
encouragement .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Ackerman's own contribution to SF fiction was reasonable - over fifty short stories and novels, some of them published under pseudonyms or in collaboration - but as an editor and 'encourager' his role was more pronounced.
Forrest J. Ackerman has passed away Adam Whitehead 2008
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His name means 'encourager', and he was blessed by God to encourage people in Christ.
sheepdip Diary Entry sheepdip 2001
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Younger writers, back to Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell in the '70s, have often spoken of the time Mr. Clark has taken with them as both encourager and taskmaster, pushing them to strive for the right, better phrase in their lyrics.
The Very Model of Their Kind Barry Mazor 2011
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The federal government's role should not be coercer but informer and encourager.
James K. Glassman: A Fruitful Answer to Obesity James K. Glassman 2010
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I've determined to spend my time thinking on GOOD and lovely things and being an encourager to my family and friends, rather than dwelling on troubling news and bringing worry.
The Good News 2009
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I love what you write here and thank you for being a huge encourager to all of us.
Home Living 2009
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The federal government's role should not be coercer but informer and encourager.
James K. Glassman: A Fruitful Answer to Obesity James K. Glassman 2010
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She should be fired, if for no other reason than pour encourager les autres.
Racist e-mail aimed at Obama raises hackles in Tennessee 2009
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But he was always wise and kind, and a rare encourager of others.
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How would you describe your life in only 8 words? learner teacher wife mom grammy writer encourager inspirer
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