muster
/ˈmʌs.tə/verb
To gather a feeling or quality you need, such as courage or strength, often with great effort.
Example sentences
- “She finally mustered the courage to ask for a raise.”
- “He could barely muster a smile after the loss.”
- “The team mustered all its energy for the final quarter.”
Usually followed by courage, strength, energy, or support, often in the pattern 'all the ... she could muster'. The phrase 'pass muster' means to be judged good enough.