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gladden

verb

/ˈɡlædən/

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

cheer, delight, please, rejoice, uplift

sadden, depress

gladden the heart, gladden the soul, gladden with news

To come out or spread from a source.

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.

to move into position for action, especially troops or resources

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor