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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It’s the latest concept from a husband-and-wife team on a mission to amp up airport downtime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
It was critical for Apple to amp up its social media presence if it wanted to reach a younger demographic.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Simply use a bit more tomato paste than the recipe calls for to amp up the flavor.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 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
The likes of American sprinter Noah Lyles jump around and amp up the crowd.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2025
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