Synonyms: lighten, lighten up, buoy up
Definition: become more cheerful
Usage: after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit
Definition: keep afloat
Usage: The life vest buoyed him up
Similar words: hold, hold up, support, sustain
Definition: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Usage: The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam; What's holding that mirror?
Synonyms: lighten, lighten up, buoy up
Definition: make more cheerful
Usage: the conversation lightened me up a bit
Similar words: cheer
Definition: show approval or good wishes by shouting
Usage: everybody cheered the birthday boy