have a heart

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Verb

have a heart (third-person singular simple present has a heart, present participle having a heart, simple past and past participle had a heart)

1. (idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To be kind or sympathetic; to treat others kindly.

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

Related terms

• heartless
• hearty
• take heart