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cheer(verb, raise, delight, stimulate)
17
enliven(verb, raise, stimulate, excite)
13
gladden(verb, delight, stimulate, excite)
12
cheer up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, raise)
11
hearten(verb, delight, stimulate, excite)
10
perk up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, raise)
7
animate(verb, raise, stimulate, excite)
7
elate(verb, raise, delight, excite)
6
improve(verb, raise, development, stimulate)
5
elevate(verb, raise, development, excite)
5
exhilarate(verb, raise, stimulate, excite)
5
inspire(verb, raise, stimulate, excite)
5
inspirit(verb, raise, stimulate, excite)
5
uplift(verb, raise, excite, boost)
4
buoy(verb, stimulate, excite, prepare)
4
console(verb, reduce, release, free)
4
rally(verb, raise, development, stimulate)
3
buck up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, raise)
3
comfort(verb, reduce, release, free)
3
pick up(verb, expression, raise, stimulate)
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