Definitions

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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But take heart: Historical data shows that, over the past century, bear markets have accounted for just over 20% of those years.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“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

Those of us of who love Mexican American cuisine, in all its manifestations, can take heart in knowing it is still one of the most “American” aspects to whatever is left of the U.S. monoculture.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

"Friends," said Varys, "quarreling will not serve us. I beg you both, take heart" "Whose?" asked Tyrion sourly.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

take heart

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