hearten
verb (used with object)
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
are heartening
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present progressiveof hearten.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Persaud stresses that her team is not claiming these results are cures, but they are heartening.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 7, 2024
The algae system produced an extremely small amount of power The researchers behind the project will obviously need to scale up their solution, but they say the basic attributions of algae power generation are heartening.
From The Verge ● May 16, 2022
“Your kind words are heartening beyond measure,” Miller responded, calling Elder “the one true guide I’ve always had.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2021
But the vast majority of messages Abby receives are heartening to her.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 29, 2018
Your achievements are heartening the friends in many places where their numbers are few, and the obstacles to be overcome great!
From Unfolding Destiny by Shoghi Effendi
