v. to have an effect on the way someone or something acts or happens without directly controlling the person or thing
TV can influence the way children act.

v. to cause someone to feel courage, confidence or hope
Parents need to encourage children to play more sports and not just to study.

n. the good standing a person has in a community
He passed the exams with honors.

v. to show acceptance, liking, and willingness to help someone or something
Three beams supported the stage.

adj. being possible to use or obtain
The new Harry Potter book will be available in any store from this coming Monday.

v. to name something individually
The company specializes in manufacturing small toys.

n. someone who completes a job or task in a particular way
Your brother is quite a performer.

n. a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing
The bank's sponsorship of the event was important.

v. to practice the material for a public event or performance that will occur in the future
It is wise for actors to rehearse their parts before the actual performance.

n. an institution, usually concerned with charity or research, which is supported by private funds
Our foundation was established to help students pay for university.