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Used with adverbs:
"
She was greatly encouraged by the kind note."
(greatly, highly)
"
We should strongly encourage good study habits."
(strongly, actively, especially)
"
Her friends openly encouraged her to lie."
(openly, deliberately)
Used with verbs:
"
The assignment was designed to encourage creativity."
(be + designed to, be + made to)
"
Parents aim to encourage good behavior from their children."
(aim to, try to, want to)
Used with nouns:
"
My teacher highly encourages participation during class."
(participation, discussion, creativity, cooperation, teamwork)
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The new policy was designed to encourage diversity."
(diversity, innovation, creativity, development)
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This book was written to encourage debate."
(debate, reflection, awareness)
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The teacher wanted to encourage confidence in her students."
(confidence, independence, growth, improvement)
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We hope the new laws don't encourage violence."
(violence, aggression)
