BEEF (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

beef (up)

verb

Definition of beef (up)

as in to strengthen

to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force beefed up the walls with iron bars

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as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town

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The Iranian trade office on Friday called the agreement with Oman part of Tehran's broader push to strengthen economic ties with regional partners through trade diplomacy and improved logistics infrastructure.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
However, the same methodology was used throughout the study period, which strengthens the finding of an increase over time.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of strengthen

Verb

Clashes have intensified near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key maritime chokepoint, in recent weeks after the Houthis declared a blockade of Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Nearly all the survivors have returned to Morocco, and both countries have intensified security measures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

Our philosophy has always been to remain thoughtful, ensuring every addition feels intentional and enhances the overall guest experience.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
These sleek sneakers are made with layers of contoured cushioning to mold to your feet, a rubber sole with traction to stabilize, and two different lace options to customize your look and enhance comfort.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhance

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As Lala moves west, two new areas of interest are forming in the eastern Pacific, coinciding with a strengthening El Niño, potentially the strongest on record, which could heighten Pacific hurricane activity.

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The two crashes, among others that followed in the months after, heightened attention to aviation safety.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of heighten

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One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Since then, my curiosity about this particular repertory blind spot of mine has deepened to an extent.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of deepen

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