bucks up

verb

Definition of bucks upnext
present tense third-person singular of buck up
1
as in brightens
to become glad or hopeful buck up, kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be

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2
as in encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops

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  1. brightens
  2. encourages
  3. inspires
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  • Whether in the months when the sun bathes our skin or now, in the middle of the Christmas season, this shoe design brightens up any outfit—and the actor's latest effortless look is the best example to prove it.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Oklahoma The Bricktown Christmas Tree brightens up this Oklahoma City area.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightens
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  • None feels authentic, at least until a messy affair with the unsettling, slightly feral Samuel (Harris Dickinson) encourages her to try out a kind of role-play that’s wholly new.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While this Earth sign is known for its determination and discipline, amethyst encourages them to slow down, rest and tune into their inner wisdom.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourages
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  • Focus on producing content that entertains, educates or inspires, and take advantage of trending sounds and hashtags to expand reach.
    Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This is critical as stakeholders demand ethical leadership that inspires trust and inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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