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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  • Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.
    Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • Evacuation warnings that were issued for an area bordered by Ingomar and Saticoy Streets south to Burbank Boulevard, from Valley Circle Boulevard east to Woodlake Avenue, have been lifted.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Wirtz has lifted the floor for playing behind the striker but arguably has not reached his ceiling — that, more than anything, is a frightening prospect.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Advocates say the new charge, which is the first of its kind in America, will ease traffic gridlock, improve air quality and help raise $15 billion for upgrades to New York's beleaguered transit system.
    Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement The Brazil case raised the prospect that rank-and-file Israeli troops could also face prosecution while traveling abroad.
    Sam Mednick and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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