beef (up)

verb

Definition of beef (up)next
1
as in to strengthen
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force beefed up the walls with iron bars

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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef (up)
  1. strengthen
  2. intensify
  3. enhance
  4. deepen
  5. heighten
Verb
  • Closing visibility gaps, strengthening governance and building resilience can ensure that identity infrastructures not only meet today’s needs but are ready for whatever the future brings.
    Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Since using it, she’s noticed considerably less hair fall, thanks to strengthening castor oil and various plant extracts that help provide a healthy environment for hair to thrive.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of strengthen
Verb
  • Bombardments have intensified in recent months, leaving Ukraine in a precarious position as the war grinds into its third winter.
    Svitlana Vlasova, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • During sports competitions that involve intense physical activity, such as soccer, players can experience significant thermoregulatory strain, which may be further intensified by the thermal environment, Lindner-Cendrowska said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of intensify
Verb
  • Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This will allow telcos to establish themselves as trusted partners in their business customers’ digital transformation, enhancing engagement and boosting retention while remaining profitable, innovative and resilient for years to come.
    Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • And Trump’s involvement with the crypto industry could continue to deepen.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
  • As the moon harmonizes with the sun, keep things light to deepen your bond!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of deepen
Verb
  • Tensions are further heightened by China's assertive posture toward Taiwan and neighboring nations in the South China Sea, as well as Beijing's support for Russia's military-industrial complex.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Their sea adventures are heightened by vivid style (Byron Howard is the animation director and Kevin Webb and Amy Lawson Smeed serve as heads of animation) and striking visual effects (supervised by Carlos Cabral and Kyle Odermatt).
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of heighten
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“Beef (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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