Synonyms of steps up

steps up

verb

present tense third-person singular of step up

as in enhances

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near

stepped up the pace to catch up with the others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enhances
• heightens
• intensifies
• deepens
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• points (up)
• amps (up)
• boosts
• beefs (up)
• redoubles
• accentuates
• amplifies
• broadens
• sharpens
• emphasizes
• expands
• extends
• magnifies
• augments
• lengthens
• supplements
• accelerates
• enforces
• enlarges
• maximizes
• stresses
• hastens
• reenforces
• quickens
• restrengthens
• exacerbates
• enlivens
• aggravates
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• moderates
• decreases
• reduces
• diminishes
• tapers (off)
• lessens
• abates
• weakens
• subdues
• lets up (on)
• recedes
• wanes
• subsides
• eases
• alleviates
• lightens
• dwindles