BRUSH UP Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase brush up. (close relations)
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 |