1. to give courage, hope, or confidence to someone; to encourage or cheer up
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘hearten’

Examples

• The coach’s pep talk heartens the team before the big game.
• Good news from the doctor heartens the worried family.
• It heartens me to see young people volunteering in the community.
• The teacher’s praise heartens struggling students.
• The unexpected support from friends heartens her during difficult times.
• Progress in the negotiations heartens both sides.
• The sunny weather heartens everyone after weeks of rain.