Phrase guide
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verb
To uplift, hearten, inspire, or raise the spirits of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, idiomatic, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To keep afloat; to provide with buoyancy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
become more cheerful
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: lighten, lighten up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cheer, cheer up, chirk up
verb
keep afloat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: buoy
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hold, support, sustain, hold up
verb
make more cheerful
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: lighten, lighten up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cheer
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
