English to English
verb
- contribute to the progress or growth of
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom.
source: WordNet 3.0
- inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
source: WordNet 3.0
- spur on
His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help forward; -- the opposite of discourage.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [enkéredch] Magpalakas ng loob; magpatapang
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
