hearten

Andy Green rolled over and sent him a friendly glance just to hearten him a bit.

I cried, to hearten me—for we were both counting the days now between us and the fishing.

I could not hear what he said, but the men began to count off, and their voices were resolute enough to hearten all.

Then it was that Isaac's nonsense really served to hearten us.

The way was led by the clergy, and quickly a church was built to hearten the emigrants.