PERKS (UP) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

perks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of perk (up)

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful we perked up once the sun came out

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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

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The solid showing brightens the outlook two weeks before the Sun Belt opener.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
There’s also caffeine, which brightens a tired-looking complexion and helps offset puffy undereyes.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightens

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Chicago lifts its river bridges in the fall and spring to allow boats to travel between Lake Michigan and their winter storage facilities.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
The rocket lifts off, its stages separate, and a payload continues toward space.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of lifts

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As Antonio Silva looks up, Evanilson is between the two centre-backs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the proposal that the San Francisco 49ers linebacker shared on Instagram, the former Bachelor contestant is seen holding a red rose as Warner looks up at her from one knee.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of looks up

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Sunday’s game will also mark the annual Pink Day ODI, which raises money for cancer research and treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
For critics inside the church, however, that raises a difficult question about the kind of assistance priests should offer soldiers.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of raises

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Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid have spent the last several falls in the easy shoe that elevates wardrobe basics, and this season is no different.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

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