adj.
Function: verb
1
Synonyms: ENCOURAGE 1, cheer, chirk (up), embolden, enhearten, hearten, inspirit, nerve, steel, strengthen
Related Words: invigorate, refresh, renew; fortify, reinforce, strengthen
Idioms: give a lift (to), put on ( or upon) one's mettle, raise the spirits of
2
Synonyms: QUICKEN 1, enliven, liven, vivificate, vivify
3
Synonyms: FIRE 2, exalt, inform, inspire
Related Words: activate, actuate, motivate; drive, impel, move
Contrasted Words: check, curb, restrain; frustrate, thwart
Antonyms: inhibit