encourage vs support

support vs encourage

encourage is not a noun while support is a noun.

encourage and support both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
encourage	No	No	Yes	No
support	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, support is a hypernym of encourage; that is, support is a word with a broader meaning than encourage:

encourage: contribute to the progress or growth of
support: give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

Other hypernyms of encourage include back up.

encourage (noun)	support (noun)
	aiding the cause or policy or interests of
	the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
	documentary validation
	a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
	the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
	any device that bears the weight of another thing
	supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
	something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
	a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
	the financial means whereby one lives
	financial resources provided to make some project possible

encourage (verb)	support (verb)
spur on	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to	put up with something or somebody unpleasant
contribute to the progress or growth of	adopt as a belief
	argue or speak in defense of
	be a regular customer or client of
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	play a subordinate role to (another performer)
	support materially or financially
	give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
	be behind; approve of
	support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

Difference between encourage and support

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