heartened
|heart-en-ed|
B2
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/ˈhɑːr.tənd/
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/ˈhɑː.tənd/
(hearten)
to encourage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hearten' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'herten', where 'heart' meant 'courage or spirit'.
Historical Evolution
'herten' transformed into the modern English word 'hearten'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give courage or spirit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'hearten'.
The news heartened the team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40