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 summon positive emotion (especially courage); to muster.
To remove or acquire by plucking from, for example, the ground; to pick up.
To become more cheerful.