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heartens
[ˈhɑːrtənz]
verb
anima
1.
to give someone courage or confidence; to make someone feel more cheerful or hopeful
The good news heartens everyone in the team.
A boa notícia anima todos na equipe.
2.
to strengthen the spirits or resolve of someone
Her kind words hearted the discouraged student.
Suas palavras gentis animaram o aluno desanimado.
Synonyms
encourages
cheers
inspires
uplifts
emboldens
reassures
Antonyms
discourages
disheartens
depresses
demoralizes
saddens
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
anima
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
encoraja
alternative translation meaning encourages
Portugal
anima
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
encoraja
alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take heart
keep one's spirits up
lift someone's spirits
put heart into something
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