hearten
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
Origin of hearten
1Other words from hearten
- heart·en·er, noun
- heart·en·ing·ly, adverb
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How to use hearten in a sentence
Ghabboun has been heartened by the outpouring of support, but he also hopes that others caught on the punitive end of the unemployment system can get access to the same specialized assistance that he has.
New Bill Proposes Stopping Unemployment Agencies That Make Mistakes From Demanding Money Back | by Ava Kofman | December 9, 2020 | ProPublicaShe had been heartened by how well some of her students took to remote learning — one girl flourished in the role of class moderator, overseeing the online chat box.
In the gloom the flash of missiles impacting in the distance heartened them.
The friendliness of their first Texas customers surprised and heartened the Kallisons.
‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas | Nick Kotz | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFew will be heartened by the fact that the debt will oppress race-neutrally.
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As someone who supports this basic agenda, I am heartened to see this maturation, and the shift in power that has come with it.
We’re Here, We’re Pro-Israel/Pro-Peace, We’re Used to It. Now What? | Jay Michaelson | September 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut she said she was heartened by those who came to her defense, including some members of Congress, friends, and the university.
But the sight of a fireplace and plenty of dry wood ready to flame up at the spurt of a match heartened them somewhat.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankWhereupon, like Drake's men, heartened by prayer, they rose from their knees again to take another pull on the rope.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsHe patted Dafydd's shoulder and arm reassuringly, and perhaps felt heartened by his own words.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsGlorious news heartened White and myself during the period of waiting for the Red Cross ship to sail.
Eastern Nights - and Flights | Alan BottHeartened by this circumstance Bertold and his followers returned to the attack when the diet met at Augsburg in 1500.
British Dictionary definitions for hearten
/ (ˈhɑːtən) /
to make or become cheerful
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