To become encouraged, reinvigorated, or cheerful; to summon one's courage or spirits; to pluck up courage.
To pass on to higher authority for resolution. See also pass the buck.
To encourage; to hearten.
Cheer up; take courage; take heart.
To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
To become damped or deadened.
To become damp or moist.
To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.