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improve(encourage, raise, development, stimulate)
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enlighten
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intensify(increase, severe, strengthen, shine)
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invigorate(raise, stimulate, cheer, restore)
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kindle(light, flash, color, burn)
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lighten up(expression, phrasal verb, improve, refresh)
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ameliorate(development, growth, self-improvement)
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buoy up(expression, phrasal verb, excite, happy)
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elevate(encourage, raise, development, excite)
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exhilarate(encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
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gleam(noun, light, color, burn)
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inspire(encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
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inspirit(encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
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irradiate(light, flash, shine, kindle)
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uplift(encourage, raise, excite, boost)
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buoy(encourage, stimulate, excite, prepare)
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clean(clear, open, release, free)
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console(reduce, release, free, encourage)
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furbish(clean, restore, shine, trim)
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gain(development, growth, self-improvement)
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