# εὐθυμέω/euthumeō
This word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action.

* This word can mean to take courage. When used this way, this word is used to talk about a person being comforted and confident that they can endure a difficult situation.
* This word can mean to be cheerful.

See: Acts 27:22, 25; James 5:13

**Advice to translator**s: This type of verb describes a state of being.