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παροτρύνω — meaning in English

parotryno

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English meaning

encourage verb To give someone confidence, support, or hope.
goad noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
stimulate verb To encourage activity, growth, or interest.
urge noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.

Senses

παροτρύνω is used for these senses in English:

encourage To spur on, strongly recommend.
goad To encourage or stimulate.
stimulate To encourage into action.
urge (transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.

goad — full definition

noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
verb To provoke or push someone into doing something, often by teasing or taunting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

ενθαρρύνω παρακινώ συνιστώ βουκέντρα κεντώ διεγείρω παρόρμηση