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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I take heart from his example when I wonder, in moments of doubt or exhaustion, why in the world I have launched a demanding business in what otherwise might have been a leisurely dotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

Those who fear imminent robotic world domination can actually take heart — like the AI actor Tilly Norwood, these little geezers have limited abilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Newcastle will certainly take heart from how they competed against Barcelona when they face the five-time winners in the return fixture next week.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

"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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