encourage

英 [ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ; en-] 美[ɪn'kɝrɪdʒ]

• vt. 鼓励，怂恿；激励；支持

1. contribute to the progress or growth of;

"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

3. spur on;

"His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"