Answer: encourage

AnswerCrossword Clue
ENCOURAGEHearten.
ENCOURAGEFoster
ENCOURAGESpur on
ENCOURAGESee circled squares
ENCOURAGEHearten
ENCOURAGEPush
encourageto hearten also ACCORAGE, ACCOURAGE
encourageGive support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something
encourageGive support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
encourageHelp or stimulate (an activity, state, or view) to develop