Synonyms

change of heart

American

noun

a reversal of one's feelings, intentions, opinions, etc..

At first Mother said we couldn't go, but she had a change of heart and let us.

change of heart Idioms

Altered feelings or attitude, as in Paul didn't like his new job, but a raise prompted a change of heart and he became quite enthusiastic. [Early 1800s]

Etymology

Origin of change of heart

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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That means his change of heart looks significant.

From Barron's

Greene’s shift is unlikely to be a true change of heart.

From Salon

Her change of heart happens after finding her shame in a Louis Vuitton bag left behind in the ladies room of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration.

From Los Angeles Times

One reason for their change of heart can be traced to the warnings – some called them threats – emanating from a group of conservative churches.

From BBC

On his deathbed, however, he had a change of heart and left his fortune to the creation of a refuge for children like the one he sired and abandoned.

From The Wall Street Journal

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