Which of the following is the apt suffix for ‘Encourage’?

The correct answer is: Ment

The correct answer is '–ment'.
A suffix is a letter, syllable, or group of syllables that are placed at the end of a word to form a new word with a new meaning.The suffix '–ment' is often added to create nouns. The use of ‘–ment' suggests the result of an action. ‘Encouragement’ is ‘the act of giving someone comfort and cheers’.