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encourager

encourager

1 2.7
A person who supports others and makes them feel confident
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒər/
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  • She's always been my greatest encourager.

And another interesting way to turn a man on emotionally is to be an encourager, not a destroyer.

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Examples

  • Sometimes I find myself, the encourager, in need of encouragement.

    Blog text (27)
  • That day began a relationship with someone who was to become my Zen teacher, great encourager, great challenger, and friend.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Imagine if those of us newly called to writing could have such a powerful mentor and encourager.

    Blog text (14)
  • You will likely find yourself in the role of chief encourager and evangelist, but the results will be well worth the effort.

    Academic text (2014)
  • I am a full supporter and encourager of guest blogging as a marketing strategy.

    Blog text (28)
  • Trust in Him through all the pain and joys; let God be your safe place, your confidant, and your encourager.

    Blog text (28)
  • She prided herself on being his encourager, his support in every wild endeavor.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • She is known for being an encourager, prayer warrior, and advocate for the Fatherless.

    Blog text (31)
  • The counselor used a series of open-ended questions and minimal encouragers to explore what was important to Chandra, what she valued, and what goals she had set for herself.

    Academic text (2008)
  • My coach has always been an encourager, boosting my confidence before each game.

Synonyms

booster
vsencourager
37 3.2

A person who supports and promotes a team, player, or cause

offers private emotional backing and confidence rather than public promotion
motivator
vsencourager
35 4.0

A person or thing that makes people want to do something

focuses more on offering emotional support and confidence than on incentives
morale builder
vsencourager
1 3.9

Something that makes a group feel more confident and happy

gives individual or group support and motivation more generally
stimulator
vsencourager
1 4.6

A person or thing that makes people more active and motivated

focuses on steady encouragement, not only boosting energy or activity
inspirer
vsencourager
1 5.8

A person who encourages people and makes them want to act

provides broad steady support and confidence rather than just enthusiasm
uplifter
vsencourager
1 5.1

Something that makes you feel happier

provides lasting confidence and practical support beyond mood lifting
exhorter
vsencourager
8.4

A person who strongly encourages people to act, often for moral or religious reasons

offers supportive confidence and hope rather than forceful urging
promotor
vsencourager
  • UK
5.3

Someone who encourages and helps an idea or project grow

gives personal support and hope rather than promoting development

Antonyms

Something that makes a person lose confidence and not want to try

How Supportive

champion
156 3.7
mentor
245 2.7
advocate
282 4.1
encourager
1 2.7
supporter
817 1.0
helper
79 1.0

Surface Forms

encourager singular
encouragers plural

Morphology

encourager = encourage (transparent) = en + courage + er

Formed by adding the agentive suffix '-er' to 'encourage', so the role 'one who encourages' is directly derived and obvious to learners.

Etymology

The word encourager comes from the parts en- and courage, and courage used to mean 'heart'. So an encourager is someone who 'puts heart into' others, giving them confidence, hope, and support.