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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  • Whether it’s paired with warming spices like cinnamon and clove, brightened with citrus, or softened with sweet ingredients like honey or cranberry, gin brings a balance that feels both seasonal and sophisticated.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • L'Oréal Paris's Firming Eye Cream has a smooth, fast-absorbing texture that hydrated, softened and brightened our under-eye area.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But Yoon hasn’t been involved in any major official activities since lifting martial law.
    Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuity rates last month.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Dworkin, a Black man given up for adoption by his birth parents, was raised by white parents, grew up to have biracial children, and encountered many setbacks in his life due to his race and fallout from his traumatic upbringing before finding happiness and success.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • This authenticity not only inspires your team and drives loyalty, but also elevates your impact across the organization.
    Tifenn Dano Kwan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Purifiers Dyson’s air purifiers are some of the most effective tools for elevating the air quality at home.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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