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lighten(verb, clear, increase, open, reduce)
17
cheer(verb, encourage, raise, delight, stimulate)
17
enliven(verb, encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
13
gladden(verb, encourage, delight, stimulate, excite)
12
cheer up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, encourage, raise)
11
hearten(verb, encourage, delight, stimulate, excite)
10
perk up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, encourage, raise)
8
encourage(verb, stimulate, excite, happy, improve)
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elate(verb, encourage, raise, delight, excite)
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invigorate(verb, raise, stimulate, cheer, restore)
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exhilarate(verb, encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
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inspire(verb, encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
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inspirit(verb, encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
4
buoy(verb, encourage, stimulate, excite, prepare)
4
console(verb, reduce, release, free, encourage)
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rally(verb, encourage, raise, development, stimulate)
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revive(verb, raise, back, stimulate, improve)
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brighten up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, raise, stimulate)
3
buck up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, encourage, raise)
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comfort(verb, reduce, release, free, encourage)
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