encouragement :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"

urging

n. the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

cultivation

n. (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops

tasting, taste

n. a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds; "a wine tasting"

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discouragement

n. the expression of opposition and disapproval

encouragement

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