reach out, repair, negotiate, compromise, modify, tone down, temper, improvise, yield, comply, tread lightly, accommodate, buck up, win over, compensate, revise, back off/away, cut (off), immerse, curb (excesses), soften (the tone), roll with, bring to, draw upon, befriend, oblige, appease, modulate, acculturate, mitigate, familiarize oneself, conciliate, pacify, placate, amend, man up
howl, sing, laugh, chuckle, whistle, twitter, chortle, roar, turn up, crease, glow, tear up, beam, mug, smile, release, grin, giggle, burst into, snicker, loosen up, let loose, let go/out, titter, snigger, guffaw, relax, unwind, toss (back one's head), convulse (with laughter), snort (with laughter), dimple, open wide, shake (jowls), make someone laugh
lead, shine, persevere, persist, transform, rise above, understand, respect, forgive, reach out to, transcend (differences), foster (trust), value (everyone's contribution), hold in one's heart, show (the way forward), clear (the way for others), absolve (someone of guilt), distinguish (oneself as dedicated), mellow
seek, explore, contemplate, yearn for, long for, meditate, pray, petition, search, look for, summon, implore, forgive, invoke, practice (mindfulness), devote, supplicate, entreat, quest, ask (for guidance/forgiveness), call on, go on retreat, retreat from, appeal to (god), question (one's life), ask around, read (spiritual books), study (bible/koran/torah), attend (retreat/religious study group), renounce