encourage

• "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

Synonyms

• promotecontribute to the progress or growth of; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; make publicity for; be changed for a superior chess or checker piece ; change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
• advancebeing ahead of time or need; situated ahead or going before; a movement forward; a change for the better; a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; an amount paid before it is earned ; increase in price or value; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; bring forward for consideration or acceptance; increase or raise; contribute to the progress or growth of; cause to move forward; obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; develop in a positive way; develop further; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; pay in advance; move forward; rise in rate or price
• boostthe act of giving hope or support to someone ; an increase in cost; the act of giving a push; increase; give a boost to; contribute to the progress or growth of; increase or raise; push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
• furthermore distant in especially degree; to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense); in addition or furthermore; to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense); promote the growth of; contribute to the progress or growth of

• "give hope or courage to"

• "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"