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

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How to use hearten in a sentence

Ghabboun has been heartened by the outpouring of support, but he also hopes that others caught on the punitive end of the unemployment system can get access to the same specialized assistance that he has.
New Bill Proposes Stopping Unemployment Agencies That Make Mistakes From Demanding Money Back|by Ava Kofman|December 9, 2020|ProPublica
She had been heartened by how well some of her students took to remote learning — one girl ﬂourished in the role of class moderator, overseeing the online chat box.
The Students Left Behind by Remote Learning|by Alec MacGillis|September 28, 2020|ProPublica
In the gloom the flash of missiles impacting in the distance heartened them.
America’s WTF Air War in Syria|Jamie Dettmer|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The friendliness of their first Texas customers surprised and heartened the Kallisons.
‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas|Nick Kotz|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Few will be heartened by the fact that the debt will oppress race-neutrally.
Did Needs-Blind Admission Create the College Debt Crisis?|John McWhorter|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As someone who supports this basic agenda, I am heartened to see this maturation, and the shift in power that has come with it.
We’re Here, We’re Pro-Israel/Pro-Peace, We’re Used to It. Now What?|Jay Michaelson|September 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But she said she was heartened by those who came to her defense, including some members of Congress, friends, and the university.
Will Sandra Fluke Sue Rush Limbaugh?|Allison Yarrow|March 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But the sight of a fireplace and plenty of dry wood ready to flame up at the spurt of a match heartened them somewhat.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O|Clair Blank
Whereupon, like Drake's men, heartened by prayer, they rose from their knees again to take another pull on the rope.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
He patted Dafydd's shoulder and arm reassuringly, and perhaps felt heartened by his own words.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
Glorious news heartened White and myself during the period of waiting for the Red Cross ship to sail.
Eastern Nights - and Flights|Alan Bott
Heartened by this circumstance Bertold and his followers returned to the attack when the diet met at Augsburg in 1500.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various

British Dictionary definitions for hearten

hearten

/ (ˈhɑːtən) /

verb

to make or become cheerful

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