Verb in -ing form as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

encouraging, calming, reassuring, soothing

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Example Sentences

Example:With his open-door policy, the mayor has been encouraging and supporting the people to have first-hand advice with city officials.

Definition:To give moral support or confidence to; bolster.

From encouraging

Example:Nurse Dorbin arrived and made the patient feel a great relief and calming effect with a gentle touch.

Definition:Making or making something calm; soothing or stabilizing.

From calming

Example:The principal's reassuring remarks helped to calm the situation down.

Definition:To make someone less nervous, anxious, or worried by giving them an explanation or assurance.

From reassuring

Example:Our parents always soothe us and continue to reassure us that such a thing wouldn't happen again.

Definition:Giving relief from anger, anxiety, or worry, especially by gentle care or support.

From soothing