enhearten

[ en-hahr-tn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to hearten.

Word History and Origins

Origin of enhearten¹

First recorded in 1600–10; en- ¹ + hearten

Example Sentences

A card on the trunk of a tree, announcing curtly, "Dogs not allowed," seemed to enhearten him.

From Project Gutenberg

The doctrine of averages and of probabilities comes along to guide and to enhearten the investor.

From Project Gutenberg

But he still had his letter in his pocket, and in time that served to enhearten him.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• boost
• buoy
• embolden
• hearten
• inspire
• reassure
• restore
• spur
• strengthen