word-vault
Version:
A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.
189 lines (188 loc) • 7.41 kB
JSON
{
"term": "encourage",
"partOfSpeech": "verb",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b1",
"verbForms": {
"presentSimple": {
"iYouWeThey": "encourage",
"heSheIt": "encourages"
},
"pastSimple": "encouraged",
"pastParticiple": "encouraged",
"ingForm": "encouraging"
},
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "to give somebody support, courage or hope",
"sensetop": "encourage somebodyencourage somebody in something+ speech",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.",
"contextForm": "encourage somebody"
},
{
"text": "She encouraged many young writers and artists."
},
{
"text": "My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.",
"contextForm": "encourage somebody in something"
},
{
"text": "‘You're doing fine,’ he encouraged them.",
"contextForm": "+ speech"
},
{
"text": "She especially encouraged young scientists."
},
{
"text": "We were greatly encouraged by the support we received."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adverb": ["greatly", "highly", "strongly"],
"verb + encourage": ["aim to", "try to", "want to"],
"preposition": ["in"],
"phrases": [
"an attempt to encourage something",
"an effort to encourage something"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "to persuade somebody to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do",
"sensetop": "encourage somebody to do somethingencourage (doing) something",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Banks **actively encouraged** people to borrow money.",
"contextForm": "encourage somebody to do something"
},
{
"text": "I **strongly encourage** everyone to go and see this important film."
},
{
"text": "Speaking your mind is highly encouraged at these sessions.",
"contextForm": "encourage (doing) something"
},
{
"text": "The aim of the campaign is to encourage youngsters to become involved in grassroots sport."
},
{
"text": "The new measures are designed to encourage more people to cycle."
}
],
"topics": ["Discussion and agreement"],
"collocations": {
"adverb": ["greatly", "highly", "strongly"],
"verb + encourage": ["aim to", "try to", "want to"],
"preposition": ["in"],
"phrases": [
"an attempt to encourage something",
"an effort to encourage something"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "to make something more likely to happen or develop",
"sensetop": "encourage somethingencourage something in somebody/somethingencourage somebody to do something",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "There is a clear case for spending public money on **encouraging participation** in sport.",
"contextForm": "encourage something"
},
{
"text": "to **encourage development/investment/growth**"
},
{
"text": "The government should **encourage the use** of renewable energy sources."
},
{
"text": "They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children.",
"contextForm": "encourage something in somebody/something"
},
{
"text": "Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more.",
"contextForm": "encourage somebody to do something"
},
{
"text": "The government must actively encourage investment in these areas."
},
{
"text": "We want a company culture that welcomes ideas and encourages innovation."
},
{
"text": "These questions are designed to encourage debate."
},
{
"text": "Do toy guns encourage aggression?"
},
{
"text": "Programmes like this just encourage stereotyping."
},
{
"text": "The treaty is aimed at encouraging cooperation between Member States."
},
{
"text": "We're looking at ways to encourage recycling."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adverb": ["greatly", "highly", "strongly"],
"verb + encourage": ["aim to", "try to", "want to"],
"preposition": ["in"],
"phrases": [
"an attempt to encourage something",
"an effort to encourage something"
]
}
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encourage__gb_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪz/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encourages__gb_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encouraged__gb_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encouraging__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encourage__us_4.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encourages__us_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒd/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encouraged__us_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/",
"audio": "en/encourage/encouraging__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Middle English (formerly also as incourage): from French encourager, from en- ‘in’ + corage ‘courage’."
}