verb
hearten
Hearten (verb) means to make someone feel more confident, cheerful or encouraged.
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To make someone feel more confident, cheerful or encouraged.
"News of the recovery helped to hearten the family."
"The soldiers were heartened by the general’s speech."
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What is the meaning of hearten?
"hearten" (verb) means to make someone feel more confident, cheerful or encouraged.
What is another word for hearten?
Other words for "hearten" include recreate, embolden, cheer.
What is the opposite of hearten?
The opposite of "hearten" is dishearten.
