English synonyms explained; with copious illustrations and examples, drawn from the best writers

by George Crabb

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 ...tlie hands of the gainsayers.'--Beattib. When taken in regard to things, encourage Is used in an improper or figurative acceptation; the rest are applied we encourage an undertaking by giving courage to the undertaker; l The great encouragement which has been given to learning for some years last past, has made our own nation as glorious upon this account as for its late triumphs and conquests.'--Addison. But when we speak ul advancing a cause, or promoting an interest, or forwarding a purpose, the terms properly convey the idea of keeping things alive, or in a motion towards some desired to advance Is however generally used in relation to whatever admits of extension and agerandizement; promote is applied to whatever admits of being brought to a point of maturity or perfection; ' I love to see a man zealous in a good matter, and especially when his acal shows itself for advancing morality, and promoting iha happiness of mankind.'--Addison. Forward W but a partial term, employed In the sense of promote in regard to particular objects; thus we advance religion or learning; we promote an an or an invention; we forward a plan; ' It behooves ns not to be wanting to ourselves in forwarding lite intention of nature by the culture of our minds.--Bkkkkley. TO ENCOURAGE, EMBOLDEN. To encourage is to give courage, and to embolden to make bold; Ute former impelling to action in general, the latter to that which is more difficult or c we are encouraged to persevere; the resolution si thereby we ant emboldened to begin; the spirit of enterprise is roused. Success encourages; the chance of escaping danger emboldens. Outward circumstances, however trivial, serve to encourage; Intrepid through the midst of danger go, Their friends encourage and am...

420 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1816

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1778-1851