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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 make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more energetic.

to recognize; to establish who someone is

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a border or boundary.

to turn around a central point or axis

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to defeat