"For 10 years, she helped encourage people to give money," he said.

Both would encourage districts to give students more freedom to choose the schools they attend.

She encouraged him to give it a try, which for once turned out to be sound career advice.

He said the new program would encourage officers to give domestic crime the attention it deserves.

This encouraged him to give her the benefit of his local knowledge.

I would encourage all smokers to at least give it a try.

It brings much needed attention to the plight of women artists and should encourage others to give support to the arts.

They have this hopeless look in their eyes, encouraging me to give them some hope.

The coach encourages him to give Smith a call.

It's easy to encourage people to give the answer you want.