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heartening

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heart⋅en

  [hahr-tn]
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–verb (used with object)
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
Origin:
1520–30; heart + -en 1

Related forms:
heart⋅en⋅er, noun
heart⋅en⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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heart·en   (här'tn)   
tr.v.   heart·ened, heart·en·ing, heart·ens
To give strength, courage, or hope to; encourage. See Synonyms at encourage.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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