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  3. Buoy-up Definition

Buoy-up Definition

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verb

(idiomatic) To uplift, hearten, inspire or raise the spirits.

Wiktionary

(idiomatic) To keep afloat, to act as buoyancy.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • lighten-up
  • lighten
  • buoy
  • hearten
  • uplift
  • sustain
  • keep afloat
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • weigh down
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Buoy-up Is Also Mentioned In

  • cable buoy
  • buoyed-up
  • bolster
  • bladder kelp
  • sustain
  • cork

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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Words Starting With B and Ending With P

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With P

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