kannustaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- actuate verb To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
- cheer noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
- drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
- embolden verb To render (someone) bolder or more courageous; to encourage, to hearten.
- encourage verb To give someone confidence, support, or hope.
- goad noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
- hearten verb To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.
- incite verb To urge or provoke someone into action, especially something violent or unlawful.
- reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
- root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.
- spur noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
- support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.
Senses
kannustaa is used for these senses in English:
- actuate (transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
- cheer (ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
- cheer on (transitive) To cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.
- drive (transitive) To motivate; to provide an incentive for.
- embolden To render (someone) bolder or more courageous; to encourage, to hearten.
- encourage To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
- goad To encourage or stimulate.
- hearten (transitive) To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.
actuate — full definition
- verb To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
- verb To incite to action; to motivate.
cheer — full definition
- noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
- noun A feeling of happiness or good spirits.
- verb To shout in support or approval of someone.
- verb To make someone happier, often with "up".