Dictionary & Thesaurus

buoy up

1.	(verb) make more cheerful
	Synonyms: lighten
	Related Words: cheer, cheer up, chirk up

2.	(verb) keep afloat: "The life vest buoyed him up"
	Synonyms: buoy
	Related Words: hold, hold up, support, sustain

3.	(verb) make more cheerful
	Synonyms: lighten
	Related Words: cheer