amp up
Britishverb
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to increase
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to increase the power or force of (something)
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to excite, arouse, or work up (a person, emotions, etc)
Example Sentences
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All the while, emotionally charged chat feeds can amp up the competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
To amp up its buying spree, the company started selling stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
To amp up tax-loss harvesting, consider a tax-optimized separately managed account.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
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 ● Dec. 31, 2025
You can go crazy with string lights to create an enchanted tree in your backyard or adorn it with some creepy critters — snakes, bats, spiders…you name it — to amp up the scare factor.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025
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