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hearten
[/ˈhɑːr.tən/]
verb
encorajar
1.
to make someone feel more positive, hopeful, or confident
The good news heartened the team after their difficult loss.
A boa notícia encorajou o time após sua difícil derrota.
2.
to give courage or confidence to someone
Her supportive words heartened him to try again.
As palavras de apoio dela o encorajaram a tentar novamente.
Synonyms
encourage
embolden
uplift
inspire
cheer
reassure
Antonyms
dishearten
discourage
demoralize
dispirit
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encorajar
most common usage
General Brazilian
animar
alternative, informal usage
Portugal
encorajar
standard usage
Portugal
dar ânimo a
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
take heart - ganhar ânimo/coragem
lose heart - perder a esperança
wear one's heart on one's sleeve - ser emotivo
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