take heart

/teɪk hɑrt/
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Other forms: took heart; taking heart; taken heart; takes heart

Definitions of take heart
  1. verb
    gain courage
    synonyms: buck up
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    type of:
    buoy, cheer, embolden, hearten, recreate
    give encouragement to
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