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Affirming vs Encouraging - What's the difference?

affirming | encouraging |

As verbs the difference between affirming and encouraging

is that affirming is while encouraging is .

As an adjective encouraging is

giving courage, confidence or hope.

affirming

English

Verb

(head)
  • encouraging

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • giving courage, confidence or hope
  • supporting by giving encouragement
  • auspicious, or bringing good luck
  • Verb

    (head)