😊gladden

verb
/ˈɡlædən/

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

Example Sentences

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

Synonyms

cheer, delight, please, rejoice, uplift

Antonyms

sadden, depress

Collocations

gladden the heart, gladden the soul, gladden with news

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