Encourage
Hearten
Synonyms Hearten, buoy up, inspire, egg on, stir, whip up, stimulate, invigorate, revitalize, fortify, incite, raise the morale of, buck up, give a shot in the arm to, inspirit, fillip, promising, auspicious, favourable, rosy, full of promise, reassuring, inspiring, cheering, welcome, gratifying, affirmative, sensitive, helpful, responsive, appreciative, cheer, uplift, motivate, spur on, stir up, fire up, animate, vitalize, embolden, rally, lift the spirits of, stiffen the resolve of, pep up, light a fire under, spirit someone up, incentivize, hopeful, propitious, bright, cheerful, heartening, stimulating, uplifting, comforting, pleasing, supportive, sympathetic, understanding, positive, and enthusiastic.
Coax
Synonyms Persuade, urge, push, pressurize, spur, goad, prompt, sway, put the screws on, coax, press, pressure, exhort, prod, egg on, influence, put the heat on, and twist someone's arm.
Endorse
Example Sentences
She encouraged him to try again.
The teacher encouraged creative thinking today.
He felt encouraged by their support.
They encouraged teamwork in the project.