encouragement
"The teacher's encouraging words gave the shy student the confidence to speak up in class."
present participle of encourage
"The teacher smiled encouragingly at the student who had finally solved the difficult math problem."
In plain English: To encourage someone means to give them support and confidence so they feel brave enough to try something new.
"The coach was encouraging the team to keep going despite the tough loss."
furnishing support and encouragement
"the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
giving courage, confidence or hope
"Her encouraging words gave me the confidence to try again after my failure."
In plain English: Encouraging means giving someone support and confidence to keep going with something they are doing.
"The teacher gave us an encouraging smile before we started the test."