encouraged

(verb) contribute to the progress or growth of. Synonyms: promote, advance, boost, further, encourage. Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom."

(verb) inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to. Synonyms: encourage.

(verb) spur on. Synonyms: encourage. Example: "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife."

(adj) inspired with confidence. Synonyms: bucked up(predicate). Example: "Felt bucked up by his success."