Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hearten
verb
/ˈhɑːr.tən/
Definition
To encourage or uplift someone, giving them hope.
Examples
- The coach’s words would hearten the team before the big match.
- A kind word from a friend can really hearten someone feeling down.
- The news of recovery helped to hearten the entire community.
Meaning
Hearten means to inspire confidence or cheer someone up, often in times of adversity.
Synonyms
- Encourage
- Uplift
- Inspire
- Comfort
- Motivate
