SPRUCE UP Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the phrase spruce up. (close relations)
Definition of SPRUCE UP
Best Alternative Words for SPRUCE UP
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enhance | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
groom | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a man participant in his own marriage ceremony • someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses • a man who has recently been married verb • educate for a future role or function • give a neat appearance to • care for one's external appearance | ||||||||
improve | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
redecorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • redo the decoration of an apartment or house | ||||||||
refresh | verbv | |||||||
verb • refresh one's memory • make (to feel) fresh • become or make oneself fresh again • make fresh again | ||||||||
refurbish | verbv | |||||||
verb • make brighter and prettier | ||||||||
renovate | verbv | |||||||
verb • restore to a previous or better condition • make brighter and prettier • give new life or energy to | ||||||||
revitalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • restore strength • give new life or vigor to | ||||||||
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grade (as by adding or replacing components) verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem • to improve what was old or outdated • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • get better travel conditions • give better travel conditions to | ||||||||
smarten | verbv | |||||||
verb • To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up. • To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.). • To augment with computer technology. | ||||||||
fix up | verbv | |||||||
verb • find (something or someone) for • make arrangements for | ||||||||
spruce | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork • any coniferous tree of the genus Picea adjective satellite • marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners verb • make neat, smart, or trim • dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion | ||||||||
slick up | verbv | |||||||
verb • make neat, smart, or trim • dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion | ||||||||
smarten up | verbv | |||||||
verb • make neat, smart, or trim • dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion | ||||||||
titivate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make neat, smart, or trim | ||||||||
tittivate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make neat, smart, or trim | ||||||||
spiff up | verbv | |||||||
verb • make neat, smart, or trim |