Synonyms: encourage
Definition: spur on
Usage: His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife
Similar words: cause, induce, get, have, make, stimulate
Definition: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Usage: The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer; My wife made me buy a new sofa
Synonyms: encourage
Definition: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
Similar words: exalt, enliven, inspire, animate, invigorate
Definition: heighten or intensify
Usage: These paintings exalt the imagination
Synonyms: boost, advance, encourage, further, promote
Definition: contribute to the progress or growth of
Usage: I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
Similar words: back up, support
Definition: give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
Usage: She supported him during the illness; Her children always backed her up