perk_up | ||
1. | [ verb ] gain or regain energy | |
Synonyms: | percolate pick_up gain_vigor perk | |
Examples: | "I picked up after a nap" |
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Related terms: | recuperate pickup | |
2. | [ verb ] cause to be alert and energetic | |
Synonyms: | stimulate arouse energize energise brace | |
Examples: | "Coffee and tea stimulate me" "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate" |
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Related terms: | sedate de-energize affect animate enliven enliven invigorate cathect energy push stimulant energy energizing animator bracer | |