perk (up)

verb

ˈpərk How to pronounce perk (up) (audio)
Definition of perk (up)next
1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful we perked up once the sun came out

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2
as in to lift
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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  1. brighten
  2. lift
  3. raise
  4. elevate
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  • Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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  • How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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  • Other methods of preventing the fern’s uncontrolled spread include restricting the sale of the plant in garden centers and other retail outlets, raising public awareness of its aggressive tactics, and monitoring the distribution of the species.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier in the week, Walmart Inc. said its namesake U.S. business pushed comparable sales up 5.3 percent, picking up market share as the company beat its third-quarter profit projections and raised its outlook for the year.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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  • Summer House on Music Lane at Hotel Magdalena This Thanksgiving, Summer House on Music Lane is elevating the holiday feast.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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