гл. give courage to, encourage, enhearten, embolden; reassure; stimulate; countenance; push, urge forward; buck up, beat/bang the drum for, boost (s.o.’s confidence); (
с викове) cheer on,
sl. whoop up; (
състезатели)
амер.
sl. root;
някои автори насърчават лошия вкус some writers pander to vulgar tastes;
~ се take heart, gain/take courage.