BUMP UP Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the phrase bump up. (close relations)
Definition of BUMP UP
Best Alternative Words for BUMP UP
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| advance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||||
| boost | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||||
| elevate | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition | ||||||||
| enhance | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
| escalate | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase in extent or intensity | ||||||||
| heighten | verbv | |||||||
verb • become more extreme • make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity • increase the level of • increase the height of • make (one's senses) more acute • make more intense, stronger, or more marked | ||||||||
| increase | verbv | |||||||
noun • a quantity that is added • a change resulting in an increase • a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important • the amount by which something increases • the act of increasing something verb • become bigger or greater in amount • make bigger or more | ||||||||
| promote | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • be changed for a superior chess or checker piece • change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent | ||||||||
| raise | verbv | |||||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||||
| upgrade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • software that provides better performance than an earlier version did • a reservation that is improved • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did • the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components) verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem • to improve what was old or outdated • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • get better travel conditions • give better travel conditions to | ||||||||
