Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who encourages, incites, or stimulates to action; one who promotes or advances.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. One who encourages, incites, or helps forward; a favorer.
Examples
“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.”
“His name means 'encourager', and he was blessed by God to encourage people in Christ.”
“But he was always wise and kind, and a rare encourager of others.”
“The federal government's role should not be coercer but informer and encourager.”
The Huffington Post: James K. Glassman: A Fruitful Answer to Obesity
“She should be fired, if for no other reason than pour encourager les autres.”
“How would you describe your life in only 8 words? learner teacher wife mom grammy writer encourager inspirer”
“I love what you write here and thank you for being a huge encourager to all of us.”
“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.”
“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.”
“But I never did quite understand what was meant by “pour encourager les autres.””
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