The old storyteller acted as a heartener, lifting the spirits of everyone in the village after the long winter.

After the long winter, the hearteners in the village organized a small festival to lift everyone's spirits.

It was heartening to see so many volunteers arrive early to help.

Local volunteers are heartening the elderly by delivering hot meals and checking on them daily.

Her encouraging letter will hearten the students before the exam.

Her quick recovery heartens the whole team.

I was heartened by the large volunteer turnout at the neighborhood cleanup.