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/ˈhɑːtən/ · heart·en
verb
- To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to. The coach's words heartened the team before the big game.
- To make someone feel more courageous or determined. Her determination heartened her friends as they prepared for the challenge.
transitive verb
- To give courage or confidence to; to encourage. The news heartened the family after the long illness.
intransitive verb
- To feel encouraged or more confident. She heartened as she received the good news.
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Did you know? The word 'hearten' has been used in literature to convey the idea of giving someone the strength to carry on, as seen in Shakespeare's 'Henry V' where the character of King Henry V heartens his soldiers before the Battle of Agincourt.