Positive verbs that start with H

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  • Habilitate

    v. · capable, hopefulless common

    To equip someone with useful skills and abilities.

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    The training center helps habilitate adults for independent work.

  • Hail

    v. · joyful, capable

    To praise or acclaim someone with enthusiasm.

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    Critics hailed the young conductor for her vivid interpretation.

  • Hallow

    v. · thoughtful, calmless common

    To honor something as sacred or deeply respected.

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    The annual gathering hallows the memory of the town's founders.

  • Handcraft

    v. · capable, thoughtful

    To make something by hand with care and skill.

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    Local artists handcraft every tile for the restored fountain.

  • Harmonize

    v. · calm, joyful

    To bring parts into agreement or combine them pleasingly.

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    The singers learned to harmonize on the final refrain.

  • Heal

    v. · resilient, hopeful

    To recover health or help damage become whole again.

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    Time, care, and honest conversation can help a friendship heal.

  • Hearten

    v. · hopeful, resilient

    To give someone courage, confidence, or hope.

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    The early results will hearten everyone who supported the project.

  • Heed

    v. · thoughtful, resilient

    To pay careful attention to useful advice or warnings.

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    Wise climbers heed the ranger's guidance before entering the canyon.

  • Heighten

    v. · joyful, capable

    To increase the strength of a useful quality or pleasant experience.

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    Soft lighting can heighten the warmth of the small room.

  • Help

    v. · kind, capable

    To make a task easier or improve a person's situation.

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    Clear signs help visitors find the clinic without stress.

  • Hone

    v. · capable, resilient

    To refine and improve a skill through practice.

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    Weekly rehearsals helped the quartet hone its timing.

  • Honor

    v. · thoughtful, kind

    To show respect for someone or faithfully keep a commitment.

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    The new garden will honor the volunteers who cared for the park.

  • Host

    v. · kind, energetic

    To receive guests or organize an event for others.

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    The museum will host a free workshop for local families.

  • Hug

    v. · kind, joyful

    To hold someone closely as a sign of affection, comfort, or joy.

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    Mina hugged her brother when he arrived safely.

  • Humanize

    v. · kind, thoughtful

    To make something more compassionate, relatable, or considerate.

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    Personal stories humanize the statistics without obscuring the facts.

  • Hydrate

    v. · resilient, capable

    To supply enough water for health and proper function.

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    Shaded fountains help cyclists hydrate along the summer route.