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Synonyms

take heart

Idioms  

  1. Be confident, be brave, as in Take heart, we may still win this game. This idiom uses heart in the sense of “courage.” [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

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Regardless of the source, home buyers can take heart that economists think buyers’ fortunes will improve slightly next year.

From Barron's

Though they may take heart from the words of the culture minister, who is chairing the presidential committee that wants to resolve the dispute.

From BBC

The proles languishing on the tarmac for hours can take heart—your suffering is an assist to the Democratic brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carney said he took heart from the Blue Jays, who are fighting to become the first Canadian team to win the World Series since 1993.

From Barron's

But he will take heart from the fact he bounced back following a year out injured, in the best form of his life, winning his next three fights in the first round.

From BBC

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