1. to give courage, confidence, or hope to someone; to encourage

Examples

• The coach’s pep talk heartened the team before the championship game.
• It heartened her to see so many volunteers helping at the shelter.
• The positive test results heartened the patient and his family.
• The teacher’s praise heartened the struggling student.
• News of the rescue mission’s success heartened everyone back home.
• The community’s support heartened the family during their difficult time.