gladden
/ˈɡlædən/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈɡlædən/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈɡlædən/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To cause (something) to become more glad.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To become more glad in one's disposition.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “gladden” when they mean: to cause (something) to become more glad..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “gladden” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “gladden” in professional communication.”
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