What is "encouraged"

Usage examples of "encouraged".

He could scarcely believe that the young assistant manager whom he had so admired as a youngster could have turned against the people who had trusted him and encouraged him to learn as much as he could so he'd be able to start up his own spread on Doona.

He encouraged her comprehension of what he wanted by zooming his hand around like the shuttle.

They were encouraged to enter the system when they also found the marker buoys and realized that the third planet was not only inhabited but obviously using sophisticated technology.

Steam rose from drying foliage, which encouraged the myriad biting, sucking, buzzing insects to swarm about the sled as Varian made her landing.

There was an emphasis on family involvement, in which praise was given not only to the child which got good grades, but for the family which supported and encouraged a child's success.

Denizens of the ship were encouraged to sort out matters for themselves.

She had never been encouraged to spread her personality around her quarters, ‘to acquire bad habits’ as Abe put it, although he admitted that Fleet officers, once they were up in rank, could and did decorate and personalise their space.

She was convinced they were misunderstood freedom fighters, and of course they encouraged that view.

That could mean that the new Cavernus was already in the Blue City, had approached Baythan personally and probably been encouraged by her sire for that unspecified reason of reward.

Shell-people were encouraged to develop a hobby so long as they maintained proficiency in their technical work.

The woman's eyes blinked, her body jerked as Helva encouraged, ordered, demanded the necessary actions.

When they weren't doing something that meant they needed all their concentration, they encouraged her to come out to the digs with them when her lessons were over.

He was the one that encouraged my interest in archeology—and when it became obvious my parents weren't going to be able to afford all the university courses that would take, he helped get me into the Academy.

Although Carialle was deeply disappointed to discover she had only an average talent for music, she was encouraged to find some other recreational outlet.

Though he waved away offers of food, he encouraged the villagers with friendly gestures to come forward and eat.