Answer: encouraged

AnswerCrossword Clue
ENCOURAGEDGave a pep talk
ENCOURAGEDHeartened.
ENCOURAGEDBuoyed
encouragedGive support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something
encouragedGive support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
encouragedHelp or stimulate (an activity, state, or view) to develop
encouragedENCOURAGE, to hearten also ACCORAGE, ACCOURAGE