got up

verb

Definition of got upnext
past tense of get up
1
as in waked
to leave one's bed you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning

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2
as in clad
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes all got up in her Sunday best

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3
as in summoned
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers I'm still trying to get up the energy to reply

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got up
  1. clad
  2. summoned
  3. clothed
  4. gathered
Verb
  • The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
    Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of clad
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  • The uncles sat in a semi-circle behind me, some in recliners, some in parlor furniture and maybe one or two on kitchen chairs summoned for the purpose.
    Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why Jet Greaves was summoned from AHL Cleveland to start three of the previous four games.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of summoned
Verb
  • Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.
    María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothed
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  • When that time eventually arrives, Claire accompanies Jamie to where his troops have been gathered.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The Pouch bag debuted at the label’s spring/summer 2020 collection, and its minimalist design featured a supple calfskin leather gently folded and gathered like a dumpling.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of gathered
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got together

got up

got wind of

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