Definitions

push up

[poosh-uhp] / ˈpʊʃˌʌp /

VERB

rise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb grow lift move up rocket soar surge

STRONG

arise arouse aspire awake levitate mount rouse scale sprout surface surmount tower up

WEAK

be erect be located be situated blast off bob up come up get out of bed get steeper get to one's feet go uphill have foundation pile out reach up rise and shine rise up roll out sit up slope upwards stand up straighten up sweep upward turn out upspring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

descend

STRONG

calm drop fall lull sleep

WEAK

comply cooperate decline decrease give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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The declining livestock supply, combined with consumers’ unflagging demand for beef, is continuing to push up prices, according to industry officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The price of oil has fallen toward pre-Iran war levels, easing worries that spiking energy prices will push up inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

England are a side that will relish the prospect of playing a team that push up the pitch - if Panama do try to press.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Tech companies will spend as much as one trillion dollars on AI development next year, and expected productivity gains have helped push up shares of perceived AI winners.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Let another mole push up blind from the depths and speak.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

push up

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