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buoy

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbɔɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbui, bɔɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bo̅o̅′ē, boi)

buoy
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Synonyms:

float Collocations, drift Collocations, floating marker, guide Collocations, indicator, signal Collocations

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buoy (up)
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Synonyms:

keep afloat, sustain Collocations, uplift, hearten, encourage Collocations, support Collocations, boost, bolster up, cheer Collocations

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