perk up

Verb

Meaning

cause to be alert and energetic

gain or regain energy

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pick up stimulate arouse energize rouse gladden perk improve restore encourage lift recover boost revive inspire

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Antonyms

decline upset distress fatigue undermine discourage

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Hypernyms

affect recover recuperate convalesce

Hyponyms

quicken repair revive recreate animate renovate

Examples

I looked around. As flock leader, everyone was expecting me to make a decision. Jeb's presence here would bring uncertainty, chaos, probably danger. It would perk up my day. James Patterson

Coffee and tea stimulate me Source: Internet

This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate Source: Internet

I picked up after a nap Source: Internet

Aromas can also stimulate the area of our brain known as the limbic system, which affects our levels of arousal, making us relax or perk up according to the particular scent. Source: Internet

If New York QB Daniel Jones can minimize turnovers … Giants perk up, for one unit. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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