Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
Drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
VERB
Assuage - To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.