push up

[poosh-uhp] / ˈpʊʃˌʌp /

VERB

rise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb grow lift move up rocket soar surge

STRONG

arise arouse aspire awake levitate mount rouse scale sprout surface surmount tower up

WEAK

be erect be located be situated blast off bob up come up get out of bed get steeper get to one's feet go uphill have foundation pile out reach up rise and shine rise up roll out sit up slope upwards stand up straighten up sweep upward turn out upspring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

descend

STRONG

calm drop fall lull sleep

WEAK

comply cooperate decline decrease give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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Officials are watching closely to see if higher energy prices push up the cost of goods in particular — food, clothes, consumer electronics, appliances and so forth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

This will prevent millions of people from purchasing SpaceX stock via their index-fund contributions, denying Musk a huge pipeline of buyers to push up the price.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

That, in turn, could also push up borrowing costs for businesses and consumers, weighing on economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It follows concerns that Heathrow's £33bn development plan could push up costs for airlines, businesses and consumers.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Tom gave Henry a push up the slope, toward his truck.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

push up

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