encourage

Synonyms: animate applaud boost brighten buck up buoy cheer cheer up comfort console embolden energize enhearten enliven excite exhilarate fortify galvanize give shot in arm gladden goad hearten incite inspire inspirit instigate praise prick prop up psych up push rally reassure refresh restore revitalize revivify rouse spur steel stir strengthen sway

Antonyms: dampen deject depress deter discourage dispirit dissuade uninspire

Synonyms: abet advance advocate aid approve assist back back up befriend bolster boost brace comfort console countenance develop ease egg on endorse favor fortify forward foster further get behind give a leg up go for improve instigate invite pat on the back prevail promote pull for push reassure reinforce relieve root for sanction second serve side with smile upon solace spur strengthen subscribe to subsidize succor support sustain uphold

Antonyms: block confuse deter discourage