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
  • This long list of products will encourage you to get out more and breathe in the fresh air.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Rather than calling his final timeout, Rivers encouraged Lillard to get the ball up the floor and get to work.
    Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of encourage
Verb
  • Evening Report © Greg Nash Shutdown drama consumes Washington as spending bill provokes conservative anger THE DRAMA over a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown appears headed for the wire.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Fans can slot themselves into the songs, which lean into the female perspective and don't shy away from the mess of feelings love can provoke.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoke
Verb
  • These are said to support the circadian clock and also stimulate the release of serotonin, thereby increasing concentration and well-being.
    Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Inflation will remain above the Federal Reserve’s target, with President-elect Trump’s policies limiting production while stimulating spending.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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