Strengthen the resolve of (8)

I believe the answer is:

embolden

(Other definitions for embolden that I've seen before include "Make more courageous" , "To cheer" , "Give courage to" , "Hearten" , "Make daring" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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