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gladden
verb glad·den \ˈgla-dən\
: to make (someone) glad
glad·denedglad·den·ing \ˈgla-dən-iŋ\
Full Definition of GLADDEN
intransitive verb
archaic : to be glad
transitive verb
: to make glad
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First Known Use of GLADDEN
13th century
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GLADDEN Defined for Kids
gladden
verb glad·den \ˈgla-dən\
glad·denedglad·den·ing
Definition of GLADDEN for Kids
: to make glad <… Matthias saw a sight that gladdened his heart. — Brian Jacques, Redwall>
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