up

⁵up

verb

upped\ˈəpt\ or in vi 2 upuppedup·pingups or in vi 2 up

Definition of UP

intransitive verb

1

a : to rise from a lying or sitting position b : to move upward : ascend

2

—used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated <he up and quit his job>

transitive verb

1

: raise, lift

2

a : to advance to a higher level: (1) : increase (2) : promote 1a b : raise 8d, e

Examples of UP

1. <climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices>
2. <the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills>

First Known Use of UP

1643

Related to UP

Synonyms: accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, multiply, pump up, raise, swell, stoke, supersize, increase

Antonyms: abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)

Related Words: boom, jump, skyrocket, spike; bump (up), ratchet (up) also rachet (up); blow up, dilate, distend, inflate; draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch; develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify; complement, supplement; beef (up), reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; maximize; accumulate, amass, collect; follow up, parlay

Near Antonyms: abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten; compress, condense, constrict, contract; cut back, retrench

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