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Synonyms for heartened


Grammar : Verb
Spell : hahr-tn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr tn

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Définition of heartened

Origin :
  • c.1200, "to encourage," from heart + -en (1). A verb formed from figurative sense of heart. Related: Heartened; heartening.
  • verb raise someone's spirits
Example sentences :
  • We strive for peace and security, heartened by the changes all around us.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • His father's letter had heartened him almost as much as the review in the Times.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • And then Gonzaga uttered words that might have heartened him.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Evidently he was heartened by the fact that Rathburn had said he was not an officer and he believed him.
  • Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts
  • “You have heartened me more than you know,” said Mr. Mix, with ecclesiastical soberness.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • How was he to be heartened now—after so many more years of failure?
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • This heartened us, so once more we took up our packs and started.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service
  • Heartened by his aid, the remnants of Monaill's band charged with him.
  • Extract from : « Giants on the Earth » by Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • Often it heartened her, but never when it touched upon his weary chase.
  • Extract from : « Country Neighbors » by Alice Brown
  • Her voice did not waver; it heartened with its vengeful, determined mien.
  • Extract from : « Desert Dust » by Edwin L. Sabin

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