to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
encouragement; cheering on
encouragement; incentive; stimulus
to work hard at one's lessons
to vie with another; to emulate each other
to make a great effort; to exert oneself
competition; emulation; rivalry