Hearten

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To inspire confidence, courage, or hope in someone, making them feel more positive or uplifted.

“The unexpected news of her recovery heartened everyone who had been following her progress closely.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɑːtn̩/

Syllables

heart·en

Related Words

Synonyms

cheerrecreateembolden

Antonyms

dishearten

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

H-E-A-R with -TEN ending, all common Wordle letters, HEART sits in the first five positions

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Scrabble

HEART is a strong root, -EN suffix is a clean extension, good board placement for moderate scores

Words Related to Hearten

Anagrams of Hearten

Words that use exactly the same letters as “hearten”.

earthen

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hearten” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

hearken hearted

Words you can make from Hearten

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hearten”.

aether anther ethane heater neater nether reheat thenar antre arent arete arnee atren earth eaten eater enate enhat entea enter entre ethan ether hater

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