Definition of "encouragements" [encouragements]

• Plural form of encouragement. (noun)

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• "The rest of the band was grouped in a half circle about them, some calling encouragements to their chief, some cheering Trystan on, but Isolde scarcely heard them."
• "Sebastian nodded and murmured single-word encouragements and mentally tumbled forward, caught in the soft avalanche of anticipation."
• "There is not the least doubt, however, that he was aware generally of the proceedings of his friends in the south, and that one of their encouragements was the knowledge that Cromwell was with them."