verb

make glad.

the high, childish laugh was a sound that gladdened her heart

delight,please,make happy,make someone feel good,give someone pleasure,exhilarate,elate,raise someone’s spirits,cheer,cheer up,hearten,do someone’s heart good,brighten up,buoy up,give someone a lift,uplift,gratify,give someone a buzz,give someone a kick,tickle someone pink,buck up,glad