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take heart

VERB
dare
Synonyms
STRONG
adventure attempt brave endanger endeavor gamble hazard presume risk speculate stake try undertake venture
WEAK
be bold go ahead make bold pluck up run the risk take a chance try one's hand
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain ignore
WEAK
be careful hold back refrain
VERB
hope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate assume believe cherish count on expect hold wish
STRONG
aspire await contemplate desire foresee pray presume rely suppose surmise suspect sweat trust
WEAK
be sure of deem likely depend on feel confident hang in have faith keep fingers crossed knock on wood look at sunny side look forward to promise oneself sweat it sweat it out think to watch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon disbelieve distrust doubt forsake
STRONG
know
WEAK
despair fear
VERB
perk up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brighten mend
WEAK
ameliorate be refreshed buck up cheer up convalesce gain improve invigorate liven up look up pep up rally recover recuperate refresh renew revive shake
Antonyms
WEAK
depress

Example Sentences

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In fact, the Dow transports’ performance doesn’t have any special significance, though investors can take heart that the U.S. stock market’s leadership is broadening.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

The hostage crisis continues to cast a long shadow over Israeli society; even as many take heart from the families' message of endurance and solidarity.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

“But we should also take heart that it is not the exception and that it reflects the very best of human behavior.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Instead of worrying about the catalysts that weighed on tech stocks last month, he believes investors should take heart from the continuing adoption of AI, which appears poised to fuel these stocks through 2026.

From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025

In any case thousands of individuals remained, most of them constellated in urban areas where they could physically see one another, take heart at their mutual presence.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick