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encouraging

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encouraging in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. giving courage or confidence or hope
    "encouraging advances in medical research"
    encouraging 
  2. furnishing support and encouragement
    "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
    encouraging  supporting 
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