özendirmek
to encourage by example; to inspire imitation
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/øzendiɾˈmek/
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Cultural Note
This verb is useful in family and educational contexts when someone becomes a positive model.
📝 Example Sentences
Küçük kardeşini kitap okumaya özendiriyor.
He is encouraging his younger sibling to read books by example.
Onun düzenli hali beni de özendirdi.
Her orderly way of living inspired me too.