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 formula is designed to deliver dramatic volume and length in just one coat, and it’s infused with hydrolyzed collagen, biotin, and peptides to strengthen the lashes.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
The former minister of defense, foreign affairs and finance refuses to join any government dependent on the Arab parties, arguing that a minority government will be short-lived and will only strengthen Netanyahu.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of strengthen

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The Daily Caller is clearly positioning itself for a landscape not just post-midterms but post- Trump, and for a bitter and intensifying intra-party media battle.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
This weekend's shows fell during the ceasefire, but the company plans to perform next weekend as usual, even as local officials warn that Russian forces have brought in more weapons and personnel and some residents expect shelling to intensify.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

Their effectiveness is enhanced when integrated with other counter-UAS technologies and established command-and-control arrangements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
This can be enhanced by viewing a picture, video, or recording of the other person or using virtual reality technology to powerfully see their perspective.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of enhance

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Hotter-than-expected US inflation data sparked a Treasury selloff Tuesday, heightening expectations of a rate increase at the Federal Reserve’s December meeting.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026
As various investigations ramp up, the succession plan to replace him remains unclear, heightening pressure on the board, experts said.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of heighten

Verb

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — who was visiting in a bid to deepen trade ties — were both in attendance.

— Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Hedge funds and other investors who borrow to make bigger bets may have to sell more stocks to cover losses and meet demands for cash, which can deepen a sell-off.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of deepen

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