Hearten (Verb)
Meaning
Give encouragement to.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- Her words of praise heartened the young athlete who was struggling to find his footing in the competitive league.
- The team's unexpected win heartened the fans who had been disappointed all season.
- The supportive comments from her colleagues heartened her to pursue her long-held dreams.
- Her presence and words heartened the grieving family as they coped with their loss.
- The encouraging note from her former teacher heartened her to keep pushing through the difficult academic year.