encourage
I
verb
back, back up, boost, embolden, endorse, hearten, inspire, support
II
index
abet, assure (give confidence to), coax, conduce, contribute (assist), counsel, exhort, expedite, facilitate, favor, foment, foster, help, impel, incite, indorse, inspire, lobby, motivate, nurture, prevail upon, promise (raise expectations), promote (advance), promote (organize), prompt, reassure, side, spirit, stimulate, uphold, urge
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006