as in to inspire
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse
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Recent Examples of hearten
Heidi was heartened to hear several neighbors and friends plan to rebuild their homes — if insurance payouts come through.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Some observers are heartened that such a varied set of interests could find common ground.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The Swept Away creators are also heartened by the release of the show’s original cast album next month and the idea that, in one form or another, the show will live on, whether through its songs or a future revival.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
The British royals have celebrated Christmas at their private home in the Norfolk countryside for generations, and fans were heartened to see the tradition continue on the heels of a difficult year in which Charles and Kate were both diagnosed with cancer.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Some observers are heartened that such a varied set of interests could find common ground.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The Swept Away creators are also heartened by the release of the show’s original cast album next month and the idea that, in one form or another, the show will live on, whether through its songs or a future revival.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
The British royals have celebrated Christmas at their private home in the Norfolk countryside for generations, and fans were heartened to see the tradition continue on the heels of a difficult year in which Charles and Kate were both diagnosed with cancer.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Hearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearten. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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