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
  • Nick Seidler, 56, of Wauwatosa, MSOE coordinator of special events, was walking to work outside the polling place and said he was encouraged to see so many students voting.
    Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Delafield said voting means a lot to him, as his World War II veteran father always encouraged his kids.
    Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of encourage
Verb
  • Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of provoke
Verb
  • For example, evidence now suggests that tariffs imposed in 2018 to reduce steel imports did little to stimulate domestic production but left downstream consumers with higher prices.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • By stimulating job creation, attracting investment and fostering innovation, these events contribute to broader economic growth.
    Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 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 Nov. 2024.

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