Meaning of buoy up in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   buoy up

   Definitions

   1. make more cheerful
2. 2. make more cheerful

   Antonyms

   • weigh down
   • weigh on
3. 3. keep afloat

   Examples

   • « The life vest buoyed him up »

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