mustered
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈməstɝd// UK //mˈʌstəd// mus·tered
v. to gather up as much of something as you can, like your courage or energy, to do something difficult.
v. to summon or gather together a feeling, quality, or group of people. Often used in the context of internal strength or military assembly.
She finally mustered the courage to ask for a raise.
After a long day of hiking, he mustered his remaining energy to reach the summit before sunset.
The general mustered his troops at dawn, knowing that the success of the campaign depended on a swift and decisive initial strike.
Usage
Transitive; typically takes abstract nouns like 'courage', 'strength', or 'support' as a direct object.