English Explanatory Dictionary

work up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To raise; to excite; to stir up.
  2. To develop.
  3. To give (a patient) a general medical examination to assess health and fitness.
  4. To use up (material, etc.).
  5. To set at an irksome or needless task.

Word forms

work up works up working up worked up

Synonyms

rouse animate awaken electrify enflame enkindle enthrill exagitate excite exhilarate exsuscitate fillip fire fire the blood galvanize gin up ignite inflame intoxicate kindle quicken send set fire to set on fire sharpen stir the blood suscitate thrill vitalise wake warm the blood whet wind up work up yerk

Related words

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