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tone-up
[ tohn-uhp ]
noun
- an exercise for toning up one's body.
tone up
verb
- adverb to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc
exercise tones up the muscles
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tone-up1
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Example Sentences
Changing voice tone up or down is another tactical maneuver.
The voyage will not only tone up public feeling, it will also give the foundation for an appeal for governmental aid.
An effective law dealing with idleness would tone up our whole population, and dispose many to work.
Besides, the participation of the adult may tend to tone up the game and to moderate boisterousness.
"Wouldn't mind having a bottle of Mrs. R.'s sherry now to tone up these onions," Charley said ruefully.
They gave their employees ten days in the year in which to tone up their systems for another twelve months' work.
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