Sign of the Day for Friday, September 12, 2025
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What is being signed (English Meaning)
ENCOURAGE (as in "to motivate")
Sign Type
Sign Description
Both hands in the 5 Handshape, palms face each other, both hands move forward in a fluffy circular movement.
Memory Aid
Think of pushing people along.
This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
Examples of Usage
English Sentence
I encourage my students to attend college.
ASL Gloss
English Sentence
The coach encouraged me to join the basketball team.
ASL Gloss
Sign Variations for this Word
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