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You should not encourage him

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ ʃəd nɒt ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ hɪm// 🇺🇸 US //ju ʃəd nɑt ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ hɪm//

Meaning of You should not encourage him

Advise against promoting or supporting someone's behavior.

In simple words: Don't help or support him.

You should not encourage him in a sentence

• You should not encourage him to skip school again.
• In this situation, you should not encourage him to make those choices.
• Please, you should not encourage him by laughing at his jokes.
• You should not encourage him; it's detrimental to his growth.

How to use You should not encourage him

Use this phrase to advise against promoting someone's behavior. It's appropriate in discussions about personal growth or negative influences.

Grammar pattern

should not + verb

Memory hint

Think of a stop sign: just say 'No, don't encourage!'

Related words

Collocations with You should not encourage him

• encourage participation
• encourage success
• encourage change
• encourage behavior
• encourage creativity

Synonyms for You should not encourage him

• discourage
• dissuade
• stop
• prevent
• rebuke

Common mistakes with You should not encourage him

• Confused with 'encourage to' vs 'encourage him'
• Using 'not' in the wrong position (e.g., 'You encourage him not')
• Forgetting the subject when restructuring the sentence

Frequently asked questions about You should not encourage him

What does You should not encourage him mean?

Don't help or support him.

What is the definition of You should not encourage him?

Advise against promoting or supporting someone's behavior.

How do you use You should not encourage him in a sentence?

You should not encourage him to skip school again.

Can you give another example of You should not encourage him?

In this situation, you should not encourage him to make those choices.

What are synonyms for You should not encourage him?

Common alternatives include discourage, dissuade, stop, prevent, rebuke.

What words go with You should not encourage him?

It commonly pairs with encourage participation, encourage success, encourage change, encourage behavior, encourage creativity.

What are common mistakes when using You should not encourage him?

Confused with 'encourage to' vs 'encourage him' Using 'not' in the wrong position (e.g., 'You encourage him not') Forgetting the subject when restructuring the sentence

How do you pronounce You should not encourage him?

US: //ju ʃəd nɑt ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ hɪm//, UK: //jʊ ʃəd nɒt ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You should not encourage him?

Use this phrase to advise against promoting someone's behavior. It's appropriate in discussions about personal growth or negative influences.