Synonyms of perks (up)

perks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of perk (up)

1

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful

we perked up once the sun came out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightens
• cheers (up)
• looks up
• lightens
• glows
• revives
• bucks up
• encourages
• rejoices
• livens (up)
• beams
• sparkles
• radiates
• gladdens
• heartens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkens
• saddens
• despairs
• desponds
• broods
• frets
• mopes

2

as in lifts

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifts
• raises
• elevates
• jacks (up)
• ups
• uplifts
• heightens
• takes up
• hoists
• boosts
• picks up
• hikes
• upholds
• cranes
• heaves
• upraises
• rises
• hefts
• ascends
• mounts
• rears
• upends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• falls
• lowers
• descends
• plunges
• slips
• pushes
• dips
• bears
• presses
• depresses
• sinks
• pitches
• submerges