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i encourage them to vs i encourage them that

The correct phrase is "I encourage them to." The preposition "to" is used after the verb "encourage" to introduce the action or behavior that is being encouraged. On the other hand, "I encourage them that" is not a standard construction in English.

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i encourage them to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the action or behavior that someone is being encouraged to do. The preposition "to" is necessary after the verb "encourage."

Examples:

  • I encourage them to study harder for the exam.
  • She encourages her children to pursue their dreams.
  • The coach encourages the team to work together.
  • He encourages his employees to be innovative.
  • The teacher encourages her students to ask questions.
  • I encourage them to go to mosque, or church, or whatever.
  • We meet regularly and what I encourage them to do is not concentrate on their own problems but look at other people's.
  • Each country will face particular and different challenges, but I encourage them to work jointly and to encourage each other on this path.
  • On behalf of my group, I would encourage them to keep to this rule.
  • I support the Commission very much on what they are trying to do in phasing out tobacco subsidies and I would encourage them to continue at a faster pace, rather than a slower one.
  • I would encourage them to focus their efforts to end this threat to civilian populations from the explosive remnants of war and anti-personnel landmines by 2010 at the latest, and not be sidetracked by other issues.
  • Those concerned had requested that, and I think this encourages them to take part again next time.
  • I understand that Mr van Hulten and others are pursuing that work and I want to encourage them.
  • The Egyptians have always believed that they have a major role to play in the Middle East and I would encourage them to be full participants in this overall discussion which we must surely try to address from that international perspective.
  • So the next time you wish to hone your skills on a solo venture, I encourage you to peruse them.
  • I try to encourage them, but I cannot force them.
  • We do have people to talk to. I encourage you to use them.
  • As for those standing outside with their whistles and T-shirts, I would like to encourage them to stick at it, to publish the results of the vote, to show how each one of us actually voted.
  • and I was trying to encourage them, somebody came up with a little quotation from Mahatma Gandhi, "If you look back through human history, you see that every evil regime has been overcome by good."
  • I encourage them all at their studies.
  • We try and encourage them to eat together.
  • Suppliers: Encourage them to reduce their carbon emissions.
  • You don't need to encourage them.
  • Jack Holzman encourages them to make another album.
  • We'll follow anyone suspicious leaving the castle and encourage them to talk.

Alternatives:

  • I motivate them to
  • I inspire them to
  • I urge them to
  • I support them in
  • I push them to

i encourage them that

This phrase is not a standard construction in English.

  • I encourage them all at their studies.
  • Each country will face particular and different challenges, but I encourage them to work jointly and to encourage each other on this path.
  • We meet regularly and what I encourage them to do is not concentrate on their own problems but look at other people's.
  • I encourage them to go to mosque, or church, or whatever.
  • We try and encourage them to eat together.
  • Suppliers: Encourage them to reduce their carbon emissions.
  • You don't need to encourage them.
  • Jack Holzman encourages them to make another album.
  • We'll follow anyone suspicious leaving the castle and encourage them to talk.
  • Father Jack encourages them to donate to his foundation.
  • Encourage them to find new careers.
  • He finds vulnerable people prone to violence and encourages them to kill.
  • Do encourage them to purchase before they go.
  • We encourage them to bring children.
  • Different colors and shapes encourage them to play.
  • Bumps up the stakes and encourages them To use their riskiest methods.
  • Yes, and we don't need to encourage them.
  • We should encourage them not only to deliberate but also to reach clear, unanimous conclusions.
  • The Commission can only encourage them to stick to those commitments.
  • Let us stop exploiting these poor countries and encourage them to modernise their industries.

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