revved (up)

verb

Definition of revved (up)next
past tense of rev (up)
as in encouraged
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 revved (up)
  1. encouraged
  2. provoked
  3. inspired
Verb
  • Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.
    Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan F train — bringing closure in the polarizing case that provoked heated debates about vigilantism, mental illness and subway safety.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In response, the culture minister lately provoked criticism, most notably from Church leaders, by suggesting tourists pay an entrance fee to the cathedral that would go toward fixing other religious sites.
    Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoked
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  • The rising demand inspired Mark and Alexandra to focus solely on authentic ‘babcia-style’ cooking, changing the deli’s name to Alexandra Foods Company in 1995.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspired
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“Revved (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revved%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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