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glad·den
(glăd′n)v. glad·dened, glad·den·ing, glad·dens
v.tr.
To make glad: The good news gladdened our hearts. See Synonyms at please.
v.intr. Archaic
To be glad.
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gladden
(ˈɡlædən)vb
to make or become glad and joyful
ˈgladdener n
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glad•den
(ˈglæd n)v.t.
1. to make glad.
v.i. 2. Obs. to be glad.
[1250–1300]
glad′den•er, n.
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gladden
Past participle: gladdened
Gerund: gladdening
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Verb | 1. | gladden - make glad or happy overjoy - cause to feel extremely joyful or happy; "the economic growth overjoyed the German industry" sadden - make unhappy; "The news of her death saddened me" |
2. | gladden - become glad or happy sadden - come to feel sad |
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gladden
verb please, delight, cheer, exhilarate, gratify, hearten, enliven, elate Her visit surprised and gladdened him.
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gladden
[ˈglædn] (liter) VT → alegrar, llenar de alegríashe was gladdened by the news → la noticia la llenó de alegría
to gladden sb's heart → llenar de alegría el corazón de algn, alegrar el corazón a algn
it gladdened his heart to see the children play → ver jugar a los niños le llenaba el corazón de alegría or le alegraba el corazón
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glad
(glӕd) adjective pleased or happy. I'm very glad that you are here; the glad smiles of the children.feliz, alegre, contento
ˈgladden verbˈgladly adverbI'd gladly help but I have too many other things to do. con placer
ˈgladness nounglad rags a person's best clothes, worn for special occasions. I'll get my glad rags on for the party. ropa de fiesta
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