to say something to (a person) positively, with confidence

convince, relieve doubt

to give hope, courage or confidence to (a person)

stimulate spiritually

to make (an event, painting etc (more) lively

inspire, vitalize

to put (encouraging, creative thoughts, feelings or aims etc) into (a person)

encourage, stimulate

to remove the fears or doubts of (a person)

restore confidence to

iron mixed with carbon or other elements, used to make knives, tools etc; to harden (oneself) in order to do something

prepare oneself