Associations to the word «Gladden»

Wiktionary

GLADDEN, verb. (transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.
GLADDEN, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To become more glad in one's disposition.

Dictionary definition

GLADDEN, verb. Make glad or happy.
GLADDEN, verb. Become glad or happy.

Wise words

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