Synonyms of pumps up

pumps up

verb

present tense third-person singular of pump up

1

as in thrills

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of

the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrills
• excites
• electrifies
• turns on
• delights
• inspires
• galvanizes
• intoxicates
• titillates
• provokes
• intrigues
• charges
• stimulates
• exhilarates
• rivets
• enchants
• incites
• arouses
• charms
• hypnotizes
• captivates
• interests
• spellbinds
• mesmerizes
• bewitches
• enthralls
• tantalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tires
• bores
• palls
• wearies
• discourages
• disheartens
• demoralizes
• jades
• dejects
• dispirits

2

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• expands
• accelerates
• boosts
• augments
• adds (to)
• raises
• extends
• builds up
• multiplies
• enhances
• compounds
• swells
• ups
• amplifies
• reinforces
• escalates
• maximizes
• intensifies
• enlarges
• bumps (up)
• stokes
• strengthens
• supersizes
• aggrandizes
• supplements
• hypes
• fleshes (out)
• draws out
• jumps
• spikes
• blows up
• rachets (up)
• stretches
• dilates
• develops
• booms
• complements
• heightens
• distends
• prolongs
• ratchets (up)
• lengthens
• inflates
• elongates
• protracts
• beefs (up)
• accumulates
• skyrockets
• magnifies
• follows up
• collects
• amasses
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• subtracts (from)
• diminishes
• lowers
• lessens
• downsizes
• abates
• dwindles
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• minifies
• de-escalates
• contracts
• compresses
• cuts back
• condenses
• constricts
• retrenches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pumps up

The Brilliance adjustment reduces highlights and pumps up shadows simultaneously, which can help an image look more balanced (similar to an HDR effect). — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

An available $14,600 titanium exhaust system from the supplier Akrapovič pumps up the volume. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

The Wild and Stars were the next-best teams in the West, and Minnesota took out Dallas in the first round — because the NHL (still) has a (ridiculous) playoff system that pumps up division winners instead of the actual best teams. — John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026

Trashie has fully acquired Savvy Search AI, a discovery and recommendation search engine, as the recycling and rewards startup pumps up personalization across its platform. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026

The arena announcer further pumps up the audience. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026

This version of tomato salad pumps up flavorful heirloom tomatoes with strips of sweet roasted bell pepper and crunchy roasted black-eyed peas, which are the perfect little Southern croutons. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025

Philips wireless earbuds are ultra-compact earbuds with a dynamic bass option that pumps up the sound even when listening at a lower volume. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025

The divine-smelling duo pumps up thin strands like any volumizing formula, but then uses botanical extracts (pea sprout) and Capixyl (made from a biomimetic peptide and red clover extract) to improve scalp health. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025