What does "alentar" mean in English?

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Spanish

alentar

English

encourage

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Alternative translations of "alentar"

cheer
support
boost
stimulate

Examples of how to use "alentar" in Spanish

Spanish
Me alentó a seguir adelante.
English
He encouraged me to keep going.
Spanish
Yo aliento a mis amigos cada día.
English
I encourage my friends every day.
Spanish
Ella alentó al equipo en el descanso.
English
She cheered on the team at halftime.
Spanish
Nosotros alentábamos cuando llovía afuera.
English
We were encouraging each other when it was raining outside.
Spanish
Alentaré a mi hermano mañana.
English
I will encourage my brother tomorrow.

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Me alentó a seguir adelante.

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