Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing up, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + adverb(6)
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dredge up
to bring an unpleasant event or memory back into discussion
muck up
to spoil something or make a mess of it
scrape up
to gather money or resources with difficulty from small available amounts
sidle up
to seek someone's favor through sly or insincere friendliness
spruce up
to make someone or something look neater and more attractive
buoy up
to support someone's spirits and make them feel more hopeful