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Synonyms & Antonyms of buoy
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in signal, sign
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for buoy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for buoy
buoy
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of buoy (Entry 2 of 2)
1
as in strengthen, lift
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for buoy
- enkindle,
- excite,
- ferment,
- foment,
- incite,
- inflame
- (also enflame),
- instigate,
- kindle,
- provoke,
- set off,
- spark,
- trigger,
- turn on,
- whip (up)
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The first known use of buoy was in the 13th century
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