English verb: perk up | |||
1. | perk up (body) gain or regain energy | ||
Samples | I picked up after a nap. | ||
Synonyms | gain vigor, percolate, perk, pick up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | convalesce, recover, recuperate | ||
2. | perk up (body) cause to be alert and energetic | ||
Samples | Coffee and tea stimulate me. This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate. | ||
Synonyms | arouse, brace, energise, energize, stimulate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | affect | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | animate, animate, cathect, enliven, invigorate, invigorate, liven, liven up, quicken, reanimate, recreate, reinvigorate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify, vivify | ||
Antonyms | de-energise, de-energize, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm | ||