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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 | ||
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