buoy up

Verb

Meaning

keep afloat

become more cheerful

make more cheerful

Source: WordNet

lighten buoy lighten up gladden back support help prop raise restore encourage lift console boost sustain

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josh guy rag sledge daunt razz

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support hold sustain cheer cheer up hold up

The life vest buoyed him up Source: Internet

after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit Source: Internet

the conversation lightened me up a bit Source: Internet

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