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单词 follow something up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to investigate (a person, evidence, etc.) closely
Security police are following up several leads.
Synonyms
investigate
Gas officials are investigating the cause of the explosion.
research
They research the needs of both employers and staff.
pursue
pursuing this line of enquiry
look into
check out
find out about
make inquiries
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to continue (action) after a beginning, esp. to increase its effect
They'll follow it up with a promotional visit in July.
Synonyms
continue
make sure
reinforce
This sense of privilege tends to be reinforced by the outside world.
consolidate
The Prime Minister hopes to consolidate existing trade ties between the two countries.
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of consolidate
Definition
to make or become stronger or more stable
The Prime Minister hopes to consolidate existing trade ties between the two countries.
Synonyms
strengthen,
secure,
reinforce,
cement,
fortify,
stabilize
in the sense of pursue
pursuing this line of enquiry
Synonyms
investigate,
study,
research,
check,
review,
examine,
probe,
look into,
analyze,
delve into,
inquire into
in the sense of reinforce
Definition
to give added emphasis to (an idea or feeling)
This sense of privilege tends to be reinforced by the outside world.
Synonyms
consolidate,
support,
increase,
further,
encourage,
promote,
boost,
sustain,
foster,
heighten,
magnify,
amplify,
augment

Nearby words of
follow something up

  • folk
  • follow
  • follow something through
  • follow something up
  • follow suit
  • follower
  • following

Synonyms of 'follow something up'

follow something up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of research
Definition
to carry out investigations into (a subject)
They research the needs of both employers and staff.
Synonyms
investigate,
study,
examine,
experiment,
explore,
probe,
analyse,
look into,
work over,
scrutinize,
make inquiries,
do tests,
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