1
[ verb ] make more cheerful

Synonyms

lighten

Used in print

(Alex Gordon, The Cipher....)

After Captain_Docherty sent Arleigh_Griffith for Hoag he was able to complete his detailed inspection of the third floor and to receive a report from his man covering the floors above before Griffith returned , buoyed_up by a brief stop for another glass of champagne .

Related terms

cheer

2
[ verb ] make more cheerful

Synonyms

lighten

Related terms

weigh_down cheer cheer lighten

3
[ verb ] keep afloat

Synonyms

buoy

Examples

: "The life vest buoyed him up"

Related terms

hold

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