perk up
perk verb
BrE /pɜːk /
NAmE /pɜːrk /
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ˌperk ˈup | ˌperk sb37 18ˈup (informal) to become or to make sb become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been ill/sick or sad 56 21 brighten
23 23 He soon perked up when his friends arrived.
ˌperk ˈup | ˌperk sth37 18ˈup (informal) to increase, or to make sth increase in value, etc.
23 23 Share prices had perked up slightly by close of trading.
ˌperk sth37 18ˈup (informal) to make sth more interesting, more attractive, etc. 56 21 live up
ideas for perking up bland food
Stencilling is a cheap and easy way to perk up old furniture.
