English verb: spice up | |||
1. | spice up (perception) add herbs or spices to | ||
Synonyms | spice, zest | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flavor, flavour, season | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ginger, pepper | ||
Domain category | cookery, cooking, preparation | ||
2. | spice up (change) make more interesting or flavorful | ||
Samples | Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer. | ||
Synonyms | spice | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | salt | ||