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весели́ть — meaning in English

veselit

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English meaning

gladden verb To make someone feel happier.

Senses

весели́ть is used for these senses in English:

gladden (transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.
regale (figurative, transitive) To entertain with something that delights; to gratify; to refresh.

gladden — full definition

verb To make someone feel happier.
verb To start to feel happier.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

обра́довать ра́довать развесели́ть по́тчевать угоща́ть развлека́ть