beef (up)

verb

Definition of beef (up)next
1
as in to strengthen
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force beefed up the walls with iron bars

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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef (up)
  1. strengthen
  2. intensify
  3. enhance
  4. deepen
  5. heighten
Verb
  • However, in the post-military government period from 1987 onward, democratic processes have strengthened political freedom.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Biden’s request to Congress reportedly called for $8 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which helps provide military equipment to Ukraine, fund training of its armed forces and advisory efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive position against Russian aggression.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthen
Verb
  • The rhetoric coming from the White House was less hostile, but getting tough on China had become a political necessity for whoever was president, and the trade war only intensified.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • China's naval maneuvers near Taiwan intensified over the weekend, with Taiwan's Defense Ministry reporting 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons in the region.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensify
Verb
  • But teams’ social media posts are also typically used to enhance marketing and generate fan interest, which are purposes that could cut against a fair use defense.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • To me, to create for the young generation was more important than anybody else, always aiming to enhance the uniqueness and self-expression of every woman.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhance
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  • Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, reported that the assault had 'seriously damaged' its thermal power plants, deepening concerns about the country's energy stability while winter sets in.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • One such Art Basel Miami Beach artist whose work has deepened many horizons is Clarence James, a Washington, D.C.-based former street artist whose journey from graffiti to galleries has led to collaborations with Fendi and Chanel.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepen
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  • The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of heighten
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“Beef (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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