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- [hahr-tn]
- /ˈhɑr tn/
- /ˈhɑː.tən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-tn]
- /ˈhɑr tn/
Definitions of hearten word
- verb with object hearten to give courage or confidence to; cheer. 1
- noun hearten Make more cheerful or confident. 1
- transitive verb hearten encourage or cheer 1
- verb hearten If someone is heartened by something, it encourages them and makes them cheerful. 0
- verb hearten to make or become cheerful 0
- verb transitive hearten to cheer up; encourage 0
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Origin of hearten
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; heart + -en1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Hearten
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hearten popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hearten usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hearten
verb hearten
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- reassure — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
Antonyms for hearten
verb hearten
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- bring down — When people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power.
See also
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