encourage

励ます、勇気づける

自信を持てるようにしたり、何かをする気にさせたりする。

やさしい英語で： To help someone feel confident or willing to do something.

• Her smile encouraged me.
• My teacher encouraged me to keep writing.
• We encourage each other when things are difficult.

使い方： encourage someone to do something (She encouraged him to apply for the job.)

類義語： support, cheer on

反対語： discourage

よく使う表現： encourage someone to, encourage a child, encourage each other

促す、促進する

何かが起きたり、発展したりしやすくする。

やさしい英語で： To make something more likely to happen or develop.

• Warm weather encourages plant growth.
• Damp conditions encouraged the spread of mold.
• Lower prices may encourage greater demand.

使い方： encourage something to do something (Warm temperatures encourage seeds to grow.)

類義語： promote, stimulate

反対語： discourage

よく使う表現： encourage growth, encourage competition, encourage something to

勧める、奨励する

人に何かをするよう強く勧めたり、実施を求めたりする。

やさしい英語で： To strongly suggest that someone do something or that something should be done.

• We encourage recycling at work.
• The school encourages parents to attend meetings.
• The council encouraged the use of public transport.

使い方： encourage someone to do something (We encourage visitors to book early.); encourage doing something (The program encourages walking to school.)

類義語： urge, recommend, advocate

反対語： discourage

よく使う表現： encourage participation, encourage someone to, encourage the use

支援する、育成する

活動や考え、才能が育つように支える。

やさしい英語で： To help an activity, idea, or talent grow by giving it support.

• The town encourages local artists.
• Their donations encouraged the development of new theaters.
• Good schools encourage creativity in children.

類義語： support, promote, nurture

反対語： discourage

よく使う表現： encourage the arts, encourage creativity, encourage new talent