encourager

see definition of encourager

as inpatron
as infather/mother

Synonyms for encourager

noun person who supports a cause

Antonyms for encourager

patron

noun. person who supports a cause

patrons

noun. person who supports a cause

Word Origin & History

early 15c., from Old French encoragier "make strong, hearten," from en- "make, put in" (see en- (1)) + corage (see courage). Related: Encouraged; encouraging.

Example Sentences for encourager

They believed the Iron Duke to be the instigator and encourager of a shabby trick.

I was unaware that belief is an encourager and guide to reason.

He was an encourager of learning and the arts, and a dabbler in science.

He has been the encourager and partaker of all thy numerous vices and follies.

But now I look around for my stay, my monitor, my encourager, in vain.

The list of my poor authors increased, for I was an encourager of genius.

That great virtuoso and encourager of gardening, Mr. Secretary Johnson, at Twickenham.

The fellow who then went openly about with sack on back was a thief, and an encourager of thieves; he now keeps a marine-store.

She had the virtue of being a liberal patron of the arts and an encourager of artistic merit wherever she found it.

Thou art the king of the mighty, the entertainer and encourager of Bards.

encourager

Synonyms for encourager

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