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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of discourage.
Use discourages when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Discourages means third-person singular simple present indicative of discourage.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use discourages where its definition matches the intended context.
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