psych up

verb

1. informal,  (tr, adverb) to get (oneself or another) into a state of psychological readiness for an action, performance, etc

Idioms and Phrases

Excite emotionally, as in The chorus was really psyched up for performing in Symphony Hall. [Slang; c. 1970]

Related Words

• boost 
• buoy 
• embolden 
• hearten 
• inspire 
• reassure 
• restore 
• spur 
• strengthen