Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Buoy Up.
Buoy Up - as a verb
Become more cheerful
Example: "After a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lightenlighten upMake more cheerful
Example: "The conversation lightened me up a bit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lightenlighten upExample Sentences
"He tried to buoy up his friend after the breakup."
"A kind gesture can buoy up someone's mood."
"Receiving good news can buoy up one's spirits."
"We need to find something to buoy up the sinking ship."
"She tried to buoy up her failing business."