English Explanatory Dictionary

take heart

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be courageous; to regain one's courage.
intj
  1. Used when encouraging someone to bear or take up a difficult situation.

Pronunciation

/ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-take heart.wav /ˌteɪk ˈhɑɹt/

Word forms

take heart takes heart taking heart took heart taken heart

Synonyms

take courage buck up

Antonyms

lose heart

Related words

have a heart heartiness hearty
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