Collocations for encouragement - noun

considerable, great, strong
a little, gentle
the slightest
Given the slightest encouragement, he'd leave his job.

extra, further
We needed no further encouragement to stop work.

constant
active, positive
tacit
verbal

give sb, offer (sb), provide (sb with)
Mick was always ready to offer advice and encouragement.

shout, yell
use
Instead of criticism, use encouragement.

need
draw, find, get, have, receive, take
I draw great encouragement from the fact that the library is always full.

with encouragement
With a little encouragement, she could do really well.

encouragement by, encouragement from
You need encouragement from people who understand what you are trying to do.

encouragement to
Getting the boss's support was a great encouragement to those involved.

support and encouragement
We are grateful to all our friends for their support and encouragement.

words of encouragement
Perhaps I can offer a few words of encouragement to those who did not win any prizes this time.