hearten

Example Sentences

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The outpouring of love and offers of support hearten us.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The relatively shorter break, after the company picked 2025 as the potential date for BTS' return as a group, also appeared to hearten the market.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2022

There is also some quite progressive language in this draft decision that will hearten campaigners, specifically the mention of coal.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021

Expectations of a more stable partnership with business appeared to hearten investors.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2017

“Poor girl, you’re worn out. It isn’t like you to be forlorn. Stop a bit. I’ll hearten you up in a jiffy.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott