Synonyms

hearten

American

[hahr-tn] / ˈhɑr tn /

verb (used with object)

to give courage or confidence to; cheer.

hearten British

/ ˈhɑːtən /

verb

to make or become cheerful

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Other Word Forms

heartener noun
hearteningly adverb

Etymology

Origin of hearten

First recorded in 1520–30; heart + -en ¹

Example Sentences

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Also heartening to Wall Street, Southwest’s outlook for the current quarter included impacts from the severe winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend.

From MarketWatch

The entrepreneur said he didn’t decide to protest because of those comments, but that he was heartened by the prospect of international support for the protesters and their calls for a change of government.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It was really heartening to see San Francisco come out to celebrate this beloved San Francisco icon," Jeanette Peach, the communications director at the academy, told the BBC.

From BBC

“This decision on jurisdiction does not weigh in on the core First Amendment questions in this case and we are heartened by a strong dissent,” said Esha Bhandari, a member of Khalil’s legal team.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s why it was so heartening to see filmmakers, actors and artists openly rooting for their work, and fighting for the success of their industry.

From Salon

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