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gladden

[ glad-n ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make glad.


verb (used without object)

  1. Obsolete. to be glad.

gladden

/ ˈɡ±ôæ»åÉ™²Ô /

verb

  1. to make or become glad and joyful
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²µ±ô²¹»å»å±ð²Ô±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²µ±ô²¹»åd±ð²Ô·±ð°ù noun
  • ³Ü²Ô·²µ±ô²¹»åd±ð²Ô verb (used with object)
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gladden1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; glad 1, -en 1
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Synonym Study

See cheer.
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The images of Rodri out on the first-team training pitches, running, turning and kicking the ball, will gladden the heart of every Manchester City fan.

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Rather than viewing their opponents as enemies, many athletes seem to be emboldened and gladdened by their competitors’ successes.

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The animated series pitches Aang’s refusal to entirely abandon his innocence as a gladdening luxury in a world ravaged by war.

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It expects him to be a grander figure, a talisman who will gladden the jaded and enthuse audiences the orchestra has yet to enthuse.

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“It gladdens my heart to see you like this, Odilia. All grown up,†Papá whispered as I leaned in and allowed him to give me a small, reserved hug.

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