1. feeling hopeful, confident, or motivated as a result of support or positive signs

1. past tense and past participle of encourage; gave support, confidence, or hope to someone

Examples

• The teacher encouraged her students to ask questions.
• He was encouraged by the positive feedback on his presentation.
• The coach encouraged the team after their loss.
• She felt encouraged by the early results of the experiment.
• Parents encouraged their children to pursue their dreams.
• The encouraging news gave everyone hope.
• I was encouraged to apply for the scholarship by my advisor.