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BRUSH UP Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase brush up. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase brush up. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BRUSH UP

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refresh
verbv
verb

• refresh one's memory

• make (to feel) fresh

• become or make oneself fresh again

• make fresh again

review
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a new appraisal or evaluation

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

• (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

• a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

• a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

• (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

• practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

• a formal or official examination

verb

• look at again; examine again

• appraise critically

• hold a review (of troops)

• refresh one's memory

• look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

renew
verbv
verb

• reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

• cause to appear in a new form

revise
verbv
noun

• the act of rewriting something

verb

• make revisions in

• revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving

update
verb, nounv, n
noun

• information or data that updates

• the act of bringing someone or something up to date

verb

• modernize or bring up to date

• bring up to date; supply with recent information

• bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data

polish
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to Poland or its people or culture

noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• the Slavic language of Poland

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• a preparation used in polishing

verb

• make (a surface) shine

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

round
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• having the shape or form of a circle

noun

• a charge of ammunition for a single shot

• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)

• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

• the usual activities in your day

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• the course along which communications spread

• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• an outburst of applause

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

• any circular or rotating mechanism

adverb

• from beginning to end; throughout

adjective satellite

• (of sounds) full and rich

• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

verb

• wind around; move along a circular course

• make round

• pronounce with rounded lips

• attack in speech or writing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

• become round, plump, or shapely

polish up
verbv
verb

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

round off
verbv
verb

• make round

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

Best Hypernyms For BRUSH UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for brush up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
hone perfect enhance improve polish recall recollect refine remember retrieve think upgrade
Phrases (1)
call up

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