Strong’s definition
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
KJV gloss list in the source
cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very.
Source pronunciation notation: saw-makh'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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