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hearten

[hahr-tn]

heart·en

[hahr-tn]
verb (used with object)
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.

Origin:
1520–30; heart + -en1

heart·en·er, noun
heart·en·ing·ly, adverb
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hearten (ˈhɑːtən)
 
vb
to make or become cheerful

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