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ENCOURAGER [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology of Communication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimal prompt
1, record 1, English, minimal%20prompt
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- minimal encourager 2, record 1, English, minimal%20encourager
correct
- encourager 3, record 1, English, encourager
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Minimal encouragers are small signals that let the speaker know [the listener is] listening and understanding – words like "uh-huh," "yes," "no," "mmm," and little actions like nodding that show [that they] are engaged in listening. They encourage the speaker to talk, with minimum interruption or influence by the listener. Once the speaker begins to talk, the listener uses well-placed encouragers that are unobtrusive enough to not interrupt the speaker’s thoughts, but which encourage them to say more. 2, record 1, English, - minimal%20prompt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie de la communication
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- signe d'écoute active
1, record 1, French, signe%20d%27%C3%A9coute%20active
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Criminal Psychology
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abet
1, record 2, English, abet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing. 2, record 2, English, - abet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
to abet somebody in a crime 3, record 2, English, - abet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Psychologie criminelle
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assister
1, record 2, French, assister
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- se faire complice de 2, record 2, French, se%20faire%20complice%20de
- encourager 3, record 2, French, encourager
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
encourager un vice, un crime 4, record 2, French, - assister
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Psicología criminal
- Criminología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- incitar 1, record 2, Spanish, incitar
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- instigar 1, record 2, Spanish, instigar
- inducir 1, record 2, Spanish, inducir
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se aplica en relación con la comisión de delitos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - incitar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- promote
1, record 3, English, promote
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- advocate 2, record 3, English, advocate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- favoriser
1, record 3, French, favoriser
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- promouvoir 2, record 3, French, promouvoir
correct
- encourager 3, record 3, French, encourager
correct
- préconiser 4, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9coniser
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- promover 1, record 3, Spanish, promover
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fomentar 1, record 3, Spanish, fomentar
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foster
1, record 4, English, foster
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- encourage 2, record 4, English, encourage
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
to foster friendship, development 1, record 4, English, - foster
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
to encourage growth, projects, arts 1, record 4, English, - foster
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- encourager 1, record 4, French, encourager
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- favoriser 1, record 4, French, favoriser
- stimuler 1, record 4, French, stimuler
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Encourager quelque chose (action, activité), le favoriser, en stimuler le développement : Un prix fondé pour encourager l'initiative. Encourager les spectacles. 2, record 4, French, - encourager
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
stimuler l'amitié entre les peuples; encourager, favoriser (les plans, les opinions, de quelqu'un). 3, record 4, French, - encourager
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
- Vocabulario general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- impulsar 1, record 4, Spanish, impulsar
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- alentar 2, record 4, Spanish, alentar
- animar 2, record 4, Spanish, animar
- fomentar 2, record 4, Spanish, fomentar
- favorecer 2, record 4, Spanish, favorecer
- estimular 2, record 4, Spanish, estimular
- incitar 2, record 4, Spanish, incitar
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-04-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Translation (General)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cheer on
1, record 5, English, cheer%20on
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Baseball et softball
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- encourager
1, record 5, French, encourager
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- acclamer 2, record 5, French, acclamer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
encourager une personne ou une équipe par des cris, des applaudissements. 3, record 5, French, - encourager
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-08-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Translation (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
p. ex. : we egg you on to participate in the contest 1, record 6, English, - egg%20on
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- encourager 1, record 6, French, encourager
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopté par la DSTM Défense nationale QG 1, record 6, French, - encourager
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-03-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- encourager
1, record 7, English, encourager
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person who accepts the contribution of members and offers praise. 1, record 7, English, - encourager
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- celui qui encourage
1, record 7, French, celui%20qui%20encourage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- celle qui encourage 2, record 7, French, celle%20qui%20encourage
correct, feminine noun
- stimulateur 3, record 7, French, stimulateur
correct, masculine noun
- stimulatrice 2, record 7, French, stimulatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Celui qui encourage les autres, les complimente, les approuve, adhère à leurs déclarations, leur témoigne de la cordialité : dans de nombreux cas, il montre qu'il comprend et accepte les points de vue d'autrui. 1, record 7, French, - celui%20qui%20encourage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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