perk up
phrasal verbperk up | perk somebody up
- (informal) to become or to make somebody become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been ill or sad synonym brighten
- He soon perked up when his friends arrived.
- A cup of coffee will perk you up.
perk up | perk something up
- (informal) to increase, or to make something increase in value, etc.
- Share prices had perked up slightly by close of trading.
perk something up
- (informal) to make something more interesting, more attractive, etc. synonym liven up
- ideas for perking up bland food
- Stencilling is a cheap and easy way to perk up old furniture.