perk up
[verb]
Synonyms: improve, ameliorate, convalesce, gain, look up, mend, recuperate

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

perk up phrasal verb informal (see also perk)

1. to become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way:
She seemed kind of tired, but she perked up when Helen came over.
perk somebody ↔ up
There’s no doubt coffee perks you up.

2. to become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do this
perk something ↔ up
A little chili will perk up the sauce.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

perk up
perk up (someone)
to make someone more active and interested.
It was a clear summer day, and Nancy looked like she was beginning to perk up.

His stay with Aunt Podie soon perked him up.

perk up (something)
to make something more interesting or active.
Chopped prunes can really perk up a fruit salad.

It's a pretty dull movie, though the supporting actors perk things up a little.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

perk up something
perk up (something)
to make something more interesting or active.
Chopped prunes can really perk up a fruit salad.

It's a pretty dull movie, though the supporting actors perk things up a little.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

perk up
v. To get or give back pep, vigor, health, or spirit; become or make more lively; liven up.
He perked up quickly after his illness.
The rain perked up the flowers wonderfully.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

perk up someone
perk up (someone)
to make someone more active and interested.
It was a clear summer day, and Nancy looked like she was beginning to perk up.

His stay with Aunt Podie soon perked him up.

perk up (something)
to make something more interesting or active.
Chopped prunes can really perk up a fruit salad.

It's a pretty dull movie, though the supporting actors perk things up a little.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲