Definition of "encourager" [en•cour•a•ger]

• One who gives encouragement. (noun)

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• "Ackerman's own contribution to SF fiction was reasonable - over fifty short stories and novels, some of them published under pseudonyms or in collaboration - but as an editor and 'encourager' his role was more pronounced."
• "His name means 'encourager', and he was blessed by God to encourage people in Christ."
• "But he was always wise and kind, and a rare encourager of others."