hearten
verb (used with object)
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
will be heartening
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future progressiveof hearten.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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It will be heartening to hear a song like the anthemic single “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody” performed live, with a venue full of voices proving the communal sentiment of its title.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
That attachment to the human art of hospitality will be heartening for staff who see automation as a threat to jobs.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2019
And it will be heartening to Tories all over the country how little hostility there is towards the chancellor in Conservative heartlands such as Tatton.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2013
