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Supporting and encouraging people

Verbs for offering help, approval and confidence.

B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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aid

verb · 3 examples
  1. Volunteers aid families after the storm.
  2. These tools aid workers with limited movement.
  3. We can aid the search by sharing information.

back

verb · 3 examples
  1. We back the proposal for a new park.
  2. Several local businesses back the project.
  3. Her colleagues back her decision.

praise

verb · 3 examples
  1. Teachers praise careful work.
  2. We should praise the team for its effort.
  3. Visitors often praise the quality of the food.

honour

verb · 3 examples
  1. The town will honour its volunteers.
  2. We honour the people who helped build the school.
  3. The ceremony will honour a respected teacher.

applaud

verb · 3 examples
  1. The audience will applaud after the final song.
  2. We applaud the children at the end of the show.
  3. People stand to applaud the performers.

congratulate

verb · 3 examples
  1. We should congratulate her on the promotion.
  2. I want to congratulate you on finishing the course.
  3. They congratulate the team after the match.

cheer

verb · 3 examples
  1. The fans cheer when the team enters.
  2. We cheer our friends during the race.
  3. The children cheer as the runners approach.

assure

verb · 3 examples
  1. I can assure you that the door is locked.
  2. We assure every guest that their bags are safe.
  3. They will assure us that the repairs are complete.

reassure

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please reassure the child before the lesson.
  2. We can reassure her that the dog is friendly.
  3. The guide tried to reassure the nervous visitors.

inspire

verb · 3 examples
  1. Her work can inspire young artists.
  2. We hope the visit will inspire students to explore science.
  3. Good teachers inspire curiosity.

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