Definitions

hop up

VERB

enrich

Synonyms

STRONGEST

augment cultivate develop endow enhance refine supplement upgrade

STRONG

adorn aggrandize ameliorate better build decorate grace ornament pad parlay pyramid spike sweeten up

WEAK

beef up build up figure in flesh out hike up jack up jazz up make rich pour it on run up soup up step up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease

STRONG

disgrace worsen

WEAK

deplete impoverish reduce take

Example Sentences

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Lane Kiffin has a history of getting fired or taking every opportunity to hop up the coaching ladder.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Yorke responds by telling the heckler to "hop up on stage" to make his remarks.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

Elders await their probably very longtime friends and still hop up with a beaming greeting upon arrival.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Ghost is my friendliest lap chicken and will hop up onto my lap at every opportunity.

From Salon • May 30, 2022

I didn't want it to start luffing or Hamilton would hop up and get after me.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos