hearten

[ hahr-tn ]

/ ˈhɑr tn /

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verb (used with object)

to give courage or confidence to; cheer.

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Origin of hearten

First recorded in 1520–30; heart + -en¹

OTHER WORDS FROM hearten

heart·en·er, nounheart·en·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby hearten

heart cam, heart cherry, heart disease, hearted, heartedly, hearten, heartening, heart failure, heartfelt, heart-free, heartful

How to use hearten in a sentence

Plosky says he’s heartened by growing momentum at the federal level to address infrastructure challenges that exacerbate racial inequality and climate change.
A “far out” take on transportation planning|Michael Blanding|August 24, 2021|MIT Technology Review
He also said he was heartened to hear that lawmakers will tap the state’s general fund this year, but he worries what will happen if they fail to permanently restore the tax.
Oregon Lawmakers Set Out to Increase the Timber Industry’s Tax Bill. Instead, They Cut It Again.|by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Rob Davis, The Oregonian/OregonLive|June 29, 2021|ProPublica
I am heartened by actors and other people who have been coming out—Demi Lovato gave me such joy the other week.
Why It's Crucial to Talk to Kids About Gender Pronouns|Suyin Haynes|June 3, 2021|Time
I am heartened that this is a long shot from a legal and procedural standpoint, because the ramifications would be devastating.
Five rural counties in liberal Oregon vote in favor of leaving state for more conservative Idaho|Derek Hawkins|May 20, 2021|Washington Post

I remember feeling heartened by the quick regrouping, which I read as a sign of resilience and solidarity.
9 ways companies can support sober employees|Lila MacLellan|March 14, 2021|Quartz
Andy Green rolled over and sent him a friendly glance just to hearten him a bit.
The Happy Family|Bertha Muzzy Bower
I cried, to hearten me—for we were both counting the days now between us and the fishing.
The Adventures of Harry Revel|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
I could not hear what he said, but the men began to count off, and their voices were resolute enough to hearten all.
The Little Red Foot|Robert W. Chambers
Then it was that Isaac's nonsense really served to hearten us.
Benjamin of Ohio|James Otis
The way was led by the clergy, and quickly a church was built to hearten the emigrants.
A Wanderer in Venice|E.V. Lucas

British Dictionary definitions for hearten

hearten

/ (ˈhɑːtən) /

verb

to make or become cheerful

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Origin of hearten

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