Synonyms of beefs (up)

beefs (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of beef (up)

1

as in strengthens

to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force

beefed up the walls with iron bars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strengthens
• tones (up)
• hardens
• firms (up)
• fortifies
• toughens
• energizes
• anneals
• tempers
• vitalizes
• invigorates
• restrengthens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakens
• hurts
• damages
• breaks down
• paralyzes
• harms
• impairs
• injures
• wears out
• cripples
• debilitates
• enfeebles
• enervates
• undermines
• incapacitates
• undercuts
• saps

2

as in intensifies

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifies
• enhances
• heightens
• deepens
• strengthens
• amps (up)
• steps up
• consolidates
• points (up)
• reinforces
• boosts
• accentuates
• amplifies
• redoubles
• sharpens
• broadens
• magnifies
• emphasizes
• expands
• augments
• lengthens
• extends
• accelerates
• supplements
• jazzes (up)
• maximizes
• enforces
• stresses
• hastens
• quickens
• enlarges
• restrengthens
• exacerbates
• reenforces
• aggravates
• enlivens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• decreases
• reduces
• moderates
• diminishes
• abates
• tapers (off)
• weakens
• lessens
• subdues
• subsides
• wanes
• recedes
• lets up (on)
• alleviates
• lightens
• eases
• dwindles