Meaning of embolden

1. The success of her first novel emboldened her to pursue a career in writing.
2. The team's victory in the championship game emboldened them to aim for an undefeated season.
3. His promotion at work emboldened him to ask for a raise.
4. The positive feedback from her peers emboldened her to present her ideas at the conference.
5. The support of his friends emboldened him to confront his fears.
6. The teacher's encouragement emboldened the shy student to participate in class discussions.
7. The government's response to the protest only emboldened the demonstrators to continue their activism.
8. The approval of the board emboldened the CEO to move forward with her new business plan.
9. The approval of the loan emboldened the entrepreneur to expand her business.
10. The positive reviews of his artwork emboldened the artist to exhibit his work in a gallery.