raise the spirits
verb
Roget 836:
be cheerful
etc.
adj.;
have the mind at ease,
smile,
put a good face upon,
keep up one's spirits;
view the bright side of the picture,
view things en couleur de rose [Fr.];
ridentem dicere virum [Lat.],
cheer up,
brighten up,
light up,
bear up;
chirp,
take heart,
cast away care,
drive dull care away,
perk up.
keep a stiff upper lip.
rejoice
etc.
838;
carol,
chirrup,
lilt;
frisk,
rollick,
give a loose to mirth.
cheer,
enliven,
elate,
exhilarate,
gladden,
inspirit,
animate,
raise the spirits,
inspire;
perk up;
put in good humor;
cheer the heart,
rejoice the heart;
delight
etc.
(give pleasure)
829.
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