PERK UP

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Cause to be alert and energetic

Example:

This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate

Synonyms:

arouse; brace; energise; energize; perk up; stimulate

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "perk up" is one way to...):

affect (act physically on; have an effect upon)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "perk up"):

cathect (inject with libidinal energy)

invigorate; reinvigorate (impart vigor, strength, or vitality to)

animate; enliven; invigorate; liven; liven up (make lively)

Sentence frames:

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Meaning:

Gain or regain energy

Example:

I picked up after a nap

Synonyms:

gain vigor; percolate; perk; perk up; pick up

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "perk up" is one way to...):

convalesce; recover; recuperate (get over an illness or shock)

Sentence frame:

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