rally

(noun) a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm. Synonyms: mass meeting.

(noun) the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort. Synonyms: rallying. Examples: "He singled to start a rally in the 9th inning." "He feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack."

(noun) a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness.

(noun) an automobile race run over public roads.

(noun) (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes. Synonyms: exchange. Example: "After a short rally connors won the point."

(verb) gather. Synonyms: beat up, drum up. Example: "Drum up support."

(verb) call to arms; of military personnel. Synonyms: call up, mobilize, mobilise.

(verb) gather or bring together. Synonyms: muster, summon, come up, muster up. Examples: "Muster the courage to do something." "She rallied her intellect." "Summon all your courage."

(verb) return to a former condition. Synonyms: rebound. Examples: "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends." "The stock market rallied."

(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping. Synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, ride. Examples: "The children teased the new teacher." "Don't ride me so hard over my failure." "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie."