animate β Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
buoy β A buoy is a floating object that is used to show ships and boats where they can go and to warn them of danger.
galvanize β to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
galvanise β to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
jazz up β music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, improvisatory, virtuosic solos, melodic freedom, and a harmonic idiom ranging from simple diatonicism through chromaticism to atonality.
juice up β the natural fluid, fluid content, or liquid part that can be extracted from a plant or one of its parts, especially of a fruit: orange juice.
hearten β to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
inspirit β to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
quicken β to make more rapid; accelerate; hasten: She quickened her pace.
refresh β to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
renew β to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
restore β to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
rouse β to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.: He was roused to action by courageous words.
spark β Muriel (Sarah) (Camberg) 1918β2006, British novelist and writer, born in Scotland.
perk up β to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
pick up β to choose or select from among a group: to pick a contestant from the audience.