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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

heartens

/hɑːrtɛnz/ verb · British & US
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What does heartens mean?

verb

to give courage or confidence to someone, or to make someone feel more enthusiastic or motivated.

Example

"The news heartened the team, and they went on to win the game."

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