<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Nautical: a distinctively shaped and marked float, sometimes carrying a signal or signals, anchored to mark a channel, anchorage, navigational hazard, etc., or to provide a mooring place away from the shore.</li><li>A life buoy.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) Nautical: to keep afloat or support by or as if by a life buoy; keep from sinking (often followed by up): The life jacket buoyed her up until help arrived.</li><li>To mark with a buoy or buoys.</li><li>To sustain or encourage (often followed by up): Her courage was buoyed by the doctor's assurances.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Nurture</li><li>Maintain</li><li>Lighten</li><li>Boost</li><li>Uplift</li><li>Lift</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to float or rise by reason of lightness.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>