glad·den

[glad-n]
verb (used with object)
1.
to make glad.
verb (used without object)
2.
Obsolete. to be glad.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see glad1, -en1

glad·den·er, noun
un·glad·den, verb (used with object)


1. See cheer.
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gladden (ˈɡlædən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to make or become glad and joyful
 
'gladdener
 
n

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