Work up - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈwɜːk ʌp|  American pronunciation of the word work up
Brit.  |ˈwɜːk ʌp|

verb

- form or accumulate steadily (syn: build, build up, progress)
- develop (syn: get up)
- bolster or strengthen (syn: build, build up)
- come up with (syn: work out)

Extra examples

...spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail...

I'm trying to work up enough courage to go to the dentist.

You can work up a really big thirst playing tennis.

Jack took notes which he would work up into a report later.

Is it OK if I make the work up next week?

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