(v. t.) To infuse new life or spirit into; to animate; to encourage; to invigorate.

afford hope animate assure augur well bid fair bolster boost brace up breathe life into brighten bring into being bring into existence bring to life buck up buoy up call into being call into existence cheer chirk up conceive embolden embue encourage endow with life energize enliven exalt exhilarate fire give a lift give birth give hope give life to gladden have good prospects hearten hold out hope hold out promise imbue infect inform infuse inject inoculate inspire inspire hope invigorate justify hope liven make fair promise nerve pick up promise quicken raise expectations raise hope reassure rejoice rejoice the heart spirit spirit up steel strengthen support vitalize vivify