encourager en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒəɹ/
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Etymology
Etymology tree English encourage Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English encourager From encourage + -er.
Meanings
- One who provides encouragement.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| incourager | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| encouragers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |