Definitions

work up

[wurk-uhp] / ˈwɜrkˌʌp /

VERB

stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate animate excite get up inflame rouse

WEAK

arouse breed cause develop engender generate hatch improve incite induce instigate move muster up occasion produce spur stir up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm deaden lull pacify quiet soothe tranquilize

WEAK

discourage dissuade

Example Sentences

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For prostate cancer, testing segments include the following: Diagnostic Work-up.

From Forbes • May 24, 2011