Collocations for encouragement - noun
ADJ.
considerable, great | active, positive | the slightest
Given the slightest encouragement, he''d be on his knees swearing eternal devotion.
Given the slightest encouragement, he''d be on his knees swearing eternal devotion.
VERB + ENCOURAGEMENT
give sb, offer (sb), provide (sb with)
Mick was always ready to offer advice and encouragement.
Mick was always ready to offer advice and encouragement.
need | draw, get, have, receive, take
I draw great encouragement from the fact that the classroom is always full.
I draw great encouragement from the fact that the classroom is always full.
PREP.
with ~
With a bit of encouragement, she could do really well.
With a bit of encouragement, she could do really well.
~ by/from
You need encouragement from people who understand what you are trying to do.
You need encouragement from people who understand what you are trying to do.
~ to
Getting the support of the Queen was a great encouragement to those involved in the project.
Getting the support of the Queen was a great encouragement to those involved in the project.
PHRASES
words of encouragement
Perhaps I can offer a few words of encouragement to those who did not win any prizes this time.
Perhaps I can offer a few words of encouragement to those who did not win any prizes this time.