Synonyms

  encourage (to give someone support, confidence, or hope): My father encouraged me to apply for the job. cheer (to make someone feel happier or more hopeful): We were cheered by the news. uplift formal (to make someone feel happier or more hopeful): The quote uplifts me when I am discouraged. hearten (to …

  do (to perform an action or activity): I have to do my homework. carry out formal (to do and complete a particular piece of work, research, etc.): The construction work was carried out by local people. conduct formal (to organize and carry out something): We are conducting a technical experiment. undertake (to …

  flow (to move smoothly and continuously in one direction): Many rivers, in the end flow to the sea. run (to flow or cause to flow): Don’t let the water run to waste. pour (to flow in large amounts): Water poured through the gutters during the heavy rain. gush (to flow out quickly and in large …

  cancel (to end an agreement or arrangement): I’ll call the hotel to cancel my reservation. annul formal (to state that something is no longer legally valid): They want to annul their marriage. revoke formal (to officially end a law, decision, or promise): if you get another speeding ticket, your …

benefit (a good or useful result or effect): I do this for your benefit more than mine. good (something that is useful to a person or situation): The social workers do a lot of good. advantage (a thing that makes someone or something better or more useful): He had the advantage of being …