amp up

British  

verb

1. to increase

2. to increase the power or force of (something)

3. to excite, arouse, or work up (a person, emotions, etc)

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Example Sentences

You can also try muddling in fresh basil or citrus peel to amp up the mocktail’s bitterness.

From Salon

You can also infuse your espresso with star anise to make a non-alcoholic Sambuca or amp up the sweetness by scraping in a whole vanilla bean.

From Salon

Heaps of old-fashioned oats, raw coconut flakes, chopped cashews and pumpkin seeds amp up the fiber quotient.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ayton pointed out how Hayes thrives when he’s throwing down thunderous dunks that amp up the crowd or making second-effort plays that magnify the athletic 7-footer’s true talents.

From Los Angeles Times

This leverage can amp up bullish bets while markets are rising, but it can quickly sour during moments of turmoil, forcing investors to dump holdings to satisfy lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal