encourager

One who cheers

An encourager is someone who gives support, confidence, or hope to others.

The term emphasizes the person's role or disposition rather than a single act—an encourager habitually lifts people up: She was always an encourager, finding something positive to say even in difficult times.

The word appears often in religious and self-help contexts.

supporter

cheerleader

Team spirit performer

promoter · ally · booster · believer · fan · upholder · endorser · sponsor · defender · patron

motivator

coach

One who instructs

trainer · facilitator · leader · counselor · advisor · teacher · influencer · spark · catalyst · energizer

inspiration

muse

Think deeply about

beacon · exemplar · pioneer · torchbearer · pathfinder · standard-bearer · hero · icon · idol

Categories
Opposites
supportiveness

encouragerdiscourager

One who dampens motivation

critic · demoralizer · detractor · naysayer · disparager

stance toward others' efforts

encouragerdiscourager

One who dampens motivation

suppressor · dissuader · obstructor · hinderer · saboteur

Phrases
Family

encourage, encouraging, encouraged, encouragement, encourages, encouragers, encouragements

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G