Which word best completes the sentence below?

The pep rally really ________ the team, who had suffered so many setbacks and challenges during the season that many were thinking of quitting.

applauded
hailed
heartened
praised

Respuesta :

The pep rally really heartened the team, who had suffered so many setbacks and challenges during the season that many were thinking of quitting.
To hearten means to give someone hope.