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to buoy up
[phrase form: buoy]
01
to become happier or more hopeful
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
buoy
Present tense
buoy up
3rd person singular
buoys up
Present participle
buoying up
Past simple
buoyed up
Past participle
buoyed up
Examples
After a relaxing weekend getaway, her energy levels buoyed up, ready for the workweek ahead.
02
to make someone more cheerful or optimistic
Examples
Acts of kindness have the ability to buoy up the overall atmosphere.
03
to keep an object or person above the surface of the water to prevent it from sinking
Examples
The air-filled compartments in the lifeboat help buoy it up during maritime emergencies.
04
to provide support and assistance to something to ensure its success
Examples
Innovations in technology can buoy up the advancement of various industries.
