VAMP UP Synonyms
6 hypernyms for vamp up. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for VAMP UP
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| accentuate | verb v | |||||
verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent | ||||||
| amplify | verb v | |||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • exaggerate or make bigger • increase the volume of | ||||||
| boost | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||
| enhance | verb v | |||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||
| escalate | verb v | |||||
verb • increase in extent or intensity | ||||||
| heighten | verb v | |||||
verb • become more extreme • make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity • increase the level of • increase the height of • make (one's senses) more acute • make more intense, stronger, or more marked | ||||||
| increase | verb v | |||||
noun • a quantity that is added • a change resulting in an increase • a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important • the amount by which something increases • the act of increasing something verb • become bigger or greater in amount • make bigger or more | ||||||
| intensify | verb v | |||||
verb • increase in extent or intensity • make more intense, stronger, or more marked • become more intense • make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark | ||||||
| raise | verb v | |||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||
| stimulate | verb v | |||||
verb • act as a stimulant • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • cause to be alert and energetic • cause to occur rapidly • stir feelings in • provide the needed stimulus for | ||||||
| strengthen | verb v | |||||
verb • make strong or stronger • gain strength • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||
| rev up | verb v | |||||
verb • speed up • increase the number of rotations per minute | ||||||
| vamp | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men • an improvised musical accompaniment • piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe verb • make up • piece (something old) with a new part • act seductively with (someone) • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | ||||||