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VAMP UP Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase vamp up. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase vamp up. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VAMP UP

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accentuate
verbv
verb

• to stress, single out as important

• put stress on; utter with an accent

amplify
verbv
verb

• increase in size, volume or significance

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• exaggerate or make bigger

• increase the volume of

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

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

intensify
verbv
verb

• increase in extent or intensity

• make more intense, stronger, or more marked

• become more intense

• make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark

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

stimulate
verbv
verb

• act as a stimulant

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to occur rapidly

• stir feelings in

• provide the needed stimulus for

strengthen
verbv
verb

• make strong or stronger

• gain strength

• give a healthy elasticity to

rev up
verbv
verb

• speed up

• increase the number of rotations per minute

vamp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

• an improvised musical accompaniment

• piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe

verb

• make up

• piece (something old) with a new part

• act seductively with (someone)

• provide (a shoe) with a new vamp

Best Hypernyms For VAMP UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vamp up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
fabricate invent manufacture patch piece
Phrases (1)
cook up

Alternatives for ACCENTUATE

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