hearten

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

Origin of hearten

1
First recorded in 1520–30; heart + -en1

Other words from hearten

  • heart·en·er, noun
  • heart·en·ing·ly, adverb

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How to use hearten in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for hearten

hearten

/ (ˈhɑːtən) /


verb
  1. to make or become cheerful

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