encouragement vs encourage

encouragement is a noun but encourage is not a noun.

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

encouragement (noun)	encourage (noun)
the act of giving hope or support to someone
the expression of approval and support
the feeling of being encouraged

encouragement (verb)	encourage (verb)
	spur on
	inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
	contribute to the progress or growth of