take heart

idiom
UK: /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/
US: /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːrt/

  1. To be encouraged; to feel hopeful, especially in a difficult situation.

    1. I know things are hard, but you should take heart.
    2. Although the team lost, they can take heart from their improved performance throughout the game.

Synonyms

cheer up
take heart verb

  1. To feel encouraged or optimistic about something.

    1. Take heart, things will get better soon.
    2. We should all take heart from the recent drop in unemployment figures across the region.
take heart intransitive-verb

  1. To gain or regain courage or confidence.

    1. I take heart in knowing I tried my best.
    2. Those who suffer hardship should take heart for their strength will be rewarded in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "take heart" is /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ in British English and /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "take heart": cheer up.

Example usage of "take heart": "I know things are hard, but you should take heart.". More examples on the page.