Encounter

en-kown'ter, n. A meeting face to face; a running against; a hostile meeting; conflict; or skirmish; combat; rencounter; onset. — v. t. [encountered (-terd), -tering.] To come against face Emto face; esp., to meet in opposition or with hostile intent. — v. i. To meet, esp., as enemies. engages Encourage, en-kur'ej, v. t. [-aged (-ejd), -aging.] To give courage to, inspire with spirit or hope, em- E. pi. bolden, incite, cheer, stimulate, comfort, promote, or forward. — Encour'agement, n. Act of, etc.: incentive; that which supports, promotes, or advances. — Encour'aging, a. Furnishing ground for hope; phys i favoring. — Encour'agingly, adv.