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perk up

VERB
cheer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brighten mend take heart
WEAK
ameliorate be refreshed buck up cheer up convalesce gain improve invigorate liven up look up pep up rally recover recuperate refresh renew revive shake
Antonyms
WEAK
depress
VERB
rise briskly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rise stand erect
STRONG
cock

Example Sentences

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A program offering subsidies to buy household appliances and electric vehicles helped perk up spending earlier last year, but retail-sales momentum has since waned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Roasted sweet potatoes perk up instantly with toasted pistachios.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

"But I need to be able to handle all the feelings and then perk up and perform."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Will they perk up for the holiday shopping season?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Bob’s ears perk up, although his eyes stay closed.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate