rev (up)

verb

Definition of rev (up)next
as in to encourage
to rouse to strong feeling or action the team was revved up by the coach's do-or-die locker room speech

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rev (up)
  1. encourage
  2. provoke
  3. stimulate
Verb
  • If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Epic Narratives contains a contagious yet epic positivity and could be Band-Maid’s most formidable release, encouraging even new listeners to get hold of this album.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourage
Verb
  • For family offices, there’s a parallel to be drawn: surveys and polls can provoke different emotions depending on how they’re framed and presented.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • That decision would provoke in turn Russian countermeasures, perhaps nuclear.
    Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoke
Verb
  • Find it on Amazon This Wand Uses the Power of Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can help to stimulate collagen production, maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulate
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“Rev (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rev%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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