encouragement
UK: ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt | US: ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt
n. the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone
n. something that motivates or inspires action
The word "encouragement" derives from the Old French "encoragier," meaning "to make strong or hearten," formed by combining "en-" (to put into) + "corage" (heart, from Latin "cor"). The suffix "-ment" (from Latin "-mentum") transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the result or action of encouraging. The evolution reflects a shift from literal "heart-strengthening" to metaphorical support or motivation.
Her teacher's praise was a great encouragement to continue studying.
The team drew encouragement from their early success.
A small reward can provide encouragement for good behavior.
His speech offered encouragement to those facing challenges.
Positive feedback is vital for employee encouragement.