hearten

[ hahr-tn ]

/ ˈhɑr tn /

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verb (used with object)

to give courage or confidence to; cheer.

Nearby words

heartbrokenly, heartburn, heartburning, hearted, heartedly, hearten, heartening, heartfelt, hearth, hearthside, hearthstone

Origin of hearten

First recorded in 1520–30; heart + -en¹

Related forms

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

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Examples from the Web for hearten

Most of the people laughed, and the shiftless one continued with random, cheery talk, helping Paul to hearten them.
The Forest Runners|Joseph A. Altsheler
If Doctor Hancocke says aught about it, tell him I am not well and must have a good sup of tea to hearten me.
Maid Sally|Harriet A. Cheever
A match, i'faith; do you provide a domine, and I'll go tell her our resolutions, and hearten her up against the day of battle.
Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18)|John Dryden
There was little in tragic scenes like these to hearten the tender gentry of Spain.
Makers and Romance of Alabama History|B. F. Riley

Then it was that Isaac's nonsense really served to hearten us.
Benjamin of Ohio|James Otis

British Dictionary definitions for hearten

hearten

/ (ˈhɑːtən) /

verb

to make or become cheerful

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hearten

verb (used with object)

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hearten

verb