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Definition of Hearten
1. Verb. Give encouragement to. "The performance is likely to hearten Sue"
Exact synonyms: Cheer, Embolden, Recreate
Specialized synonyms: Buck Up, Take Heart
Generic synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Cheering
Antonyms: Dishearten
Specialized synonyms: Buck Up, Take Heart
Generic synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Cheering
Antonyms: Dishearten
Definition of Hearten
1. v. t. To encourage; to animate; to incite or stimulate the courage of; to embolden.
Definition of Hearten
1. to give courage to [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Hearten
1. 1. To encourage; to animate; to incite or stimulate the courage of; to embolden. "Hearten those that fight in your defense." (Shak) 2. To restore fertility or strength to, as to land. Origin: From Heart. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)