26984 words

buoys

7 definitions • 5 examples
1
a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger
2
to prevent someone or something from sinking:

Examples:

The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam.
3
to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation:

Examples:

She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.
4
to support something and make it more successful:

Examples:

House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.
5
an object that floats on the water to show ships where it is safe to go
6
to encourage or make someone feel better:

Examples:

I was really buoyed by the nice comments on my work.
7
to support a business, economy, or financial market and make it more successful:

Examples:

be buoyed (up) by sth Shares rose 50p to 810p, buoyed up by news of a possible merger.

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