Ability
Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Encouragement and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encouragement" instead a noun "Ability".
Nearby Word: able
Encouragement
Encouragement noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Ability and encouragement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Encouragement".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Michael Jackson due to him showing encouragement and awe towards Victor's ability in creating such interesting experiments.
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Unseen Academicals is dedeicated to Rob Wilkins, who typed the book as, by that time, Sir P Terry had lost the ability to do so himself, and to Colin Smythe for his encouragement.
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Heroic Second Wind: As Hagan prepares to have his gauntlet cut off from his arm, the champion comes in and gives him words of encouragement, telling him that his experience and ability with the technology is far beyond his, boosting Hagan's courage.
Source: Film / Lazer Team
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