Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

have a heart

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.29 in modern English

Syllables: have a -heart
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To be kind or sympathetic; to treat others kindly.

Example Sentences

"Have a heart and be lenient with him; he's only a child."

Inflected Forms

has a heart (present, singular) having a heart (participle, present) had a heart (participle, past) had a heart (past)

Phrases

take heart

Frequently Paired Words

heartless hearty take heart

Questions

What does have a heart mean?: To be kind or sympathetic; to treat others kindly.

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