alentar

Definitions of alentar
  1. verb
    make lively
    synonyms: alegrar, animar, avivar, vigorizar, vivificar
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    antonyms:
    amortiguar, embotar
    make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
    type of:
    energizar, estimular, vigorizar, vigorizarse
    cause to be alert and energetic
  2. verb
    spur on
    synonyms: animar
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    causar, hacer, inducir
    cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
  3. verb
    become cheerful
    synonyms: alegrarse, animar, reanimarse
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    antonyms:
    lamentar, lamentarse, quejarse
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    types:
    alegrarse, regocijar, regocijarse
    to express great joy
    type of:
    alegrarse, regocijar, regocijarse
    feel happiness or joy
  4. verb
    give moral or emotional strength to
    synonyms: animar, confortar, consolar, solazar
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    aquietar, calmar, serenar, tranquilizar
    make calm or still
    aliviar, aquietar, calmar, disipar, laxar, tranquilizar
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    calmar
    calm by deception
    aliviar, apaciguar, aplacar, pacificar, sosegar, suavizar
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  5. verb
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
    synonyms: animar
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    antonyms:
    desalentar, descorazonar, disuadir
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
    types:
    inspirar
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    alegrarse, envalentonar, reanimarse
    give encouragement to
    type of:
    inspirar, vigorizar
    heighten or intensify
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