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RALLY

Definition:

[noun] a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Synonyms: mass meeting
[noun] the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort; "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack"
Synonyms: ing
[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; "after a short rally Connors won the point"
Synonyms: exchange
[verb] gather; "drum up support"
Synonyms: beat up, drum up
[verb] call to arms; of military personnel
Synonyms: call up, mobilize, mobilise
[verb] gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
Synonyms: muster, summon, come up, muster up
[verb] return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
Synonyms: rebound
[verb] harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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"
Synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, ride