There are looks that I see on other people that I think would look horrible on me, but I think if somebody has the courage to be really daring and try something outlandish, then more power to them. That's just encouraging and inspiring.

“Essentially the court said that to deny the claim would encourage employers to hire illegal immigrants because they aren't protected under the law and encourage employers not to abide by workplace safety laws.”

“I feel encouraged. I was discouraged after the loss to Niles West because they have not beat us in like 10 years. But I'm encouraged by the way the girls played the rest of the tournament.”

Encouragement is the most effective way to change someone’s behavior. When you see the best in them you encourage them to become that and they will want to live up to your high opinion of them.

“My view was it might encourage them to consider their votes for Sydney.”

“Based on what they're proposing, I guess it's not encouraging.”

“Obviously, it is aimed at trying to encourage qualified individuals to enter Britain.”

“We encourage everybody who is affected by the disaster to register with FEMA.”

“Blogs encourage their authors to publish in small, partially formed chunks,”

“In Scouting, a boy is encouraged to educate himself instead of being instructed.”