hearten

Example Sentences

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The outpouring of love and offers of support hearten us.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The relatively shorter break, after the company picked 2025 as the potential date for BTS' return as a group, also appeared to hearten the market.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2022

Its inclusion will hearten many developing nations, which have been asking for a clear financial commitment to tackle the impacts of climate change that they can't adapt to.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021

But what if you’re looking to hearten rather than startle the soul?

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2020

Ralph had watched the water fight with sadness in his heart, never guessing the scene would one day hearten him, as it did now.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen