hearten

[hahr-tn] / ˈhɑr tn /

VERB

raise someone's spirits

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate arouse assure buoy cheer comfort embolden encourage energize inspire reassure strengthen

STRONG

console enliven incite inspirit rally revivify rouse steel stimulate stir

WEAK

buck up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depress discourage dishearten dissuade hurt weaken

STRONG

calm dull

WEAK

bring down

Example Sentences

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James issued a statement saying she was "heartened by today's victory".

From BBC

James said Monday that she was heartened by the legal victory.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s heartening to see a show recognize that that is not the case.

From New York Times

I’m impressed that you were able to regroup and perform well on the panel afterward, and you should be heartened by that.

From New York Times

What feels fresh, and heartening, is the reminder that we don’t have to be limited forever by the errors of history.

From Los Angeles Times