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With the encouragement of my friends vs With the encouragement with my friends

The correct phrase is 'with the encouragement of my friends.' The preposition 'of' is used to show possession or association, while 'with' is used to indicate the means or manner of an action. Therefore, 'with the encouragement of my friends' is the appropriate construction in this context.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1073 views

With the encouragement of my friends

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker received support or motivation from their friends.

Examples:

  • I was able to overcome my fear of public speaking with the encouragement of my friends.
  • With the encouragement of my friends, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a writer.
  • It had never occurred to me to sell my caramel before, but with the encouragement of my friends, family, Guy & Nadine at Blooming Hill Farm and Tom & Denise ...
  • Nov 1, 2015 ... But with the encouragement of my friends and family, I'm changing that. I'm allowing myself to be celebrated…even writing that feels weird…but ...
  • Jun 28, 2015 ... ... clapping for you while you were still short of the finish line, you could say that you finished "with the encouragement of my friends' applause.".
  • Nov 12, 2015 ... This story is bigger than me. It was with the encouragement of my friends and family, the support of the experts at NRC and through the grace of ...

Alternatives:

  • with my friends' encouragement
  • with my friends supporting me
  • with the support of my friends
  • encouraged by my friends
  • motivated by my friends

With the encouragement with my friends

This phrase is incorrect in English. The double use of 'with' is redundant and does not convey the intended meaning.

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