mindmap root((鼓励)) encourage suggests the raising of one's confidence especially by an external agency: the teacher's praise ~d the student to try even harder. inspirit implies the instilling of life, energy, courage, or vigor into something: pioneers ~ed by the stirring accounts of the explorers. hearten implies the lifting of a dispiritedness or despondency by an infusion of fresh courage or zeal: a hospital patient ~ed by the display of moral support. embolden implies the giving of courage sufficient to overcome timidity or reluctance: a successful climb ~ed her to try more difficult ones.