Work up — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Work up

Work up (verb)

  1. to stir up, rouse
  2. to produce by mental or physical work
  3. to rise gradually in intensity or emotional tone

Work up (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

    "spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail"

    similar: carve (out), develop, forge, grind (out), hammer out, thrash (out), work out, bring forth
    related: churn out, crank out, turn out, cobble (together or up), throw up, compose, construct, craft, create, engineer, fabricate, fashion, form, frame, generate, manufacture, mint, model, shape, tailor, conceive, concoct, contrive, cook (up), devise, hatch, invent, originate, accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry out, effect
    near: demolish, destroy, dismantle, raze, tear down, ruin, undo, unmake, wreck

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Work up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Work up:

carve (out), develop, forge, grind (out), hammer out, thrash (out), work out, bring forth

Related Words for Work up

churn out, crank out, turn out, cobble (together or up), throw up, compose, construct, craft, create, engineer, fabricate, fashion, form, frame, generate, manufacture, mint, model, shape, tailor, conceive, concoct, contrive, cook (up), devise, hatch, invent, originate, accomplish, achieve

Near Antonyms of Work up

demolish, destroy, dismantle, raze, tear down, ruin, undo, unmake, wreck

Word Forms of Work up

Inflections: worked up, working up, works up

Origin & Etymology of Work up

First known use: 15th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Work up

work up a sweat, work up to

Frequently Asked Questions about Work up

What does "Work up" mean?

"Work up" means to stir up, rouse. As a verb, it is defined as: to stir up, rouse.

What is another word for "Work up"?

Other words for "Work up" include carve (out), develop, forge, grind (out), hammer out, thrash (out), work out and bring forth. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Work up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Work up"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Work up". Common alternatives include carve (out), develop, forge, grind (out), hammer out, thrash (out), work out and bring forth.

How do you use "Work up" in a sentence?

Examples of "Work up" in a sentence: "spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail".

Is "Work up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Work up" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Work up"?

First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Work up" meaning "to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort"?

When "Work up" (verb) means to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort, synonyms include carve (out), develop, forge, grind (out), hammer out and thrash (out).

What words are related to "Work up"?

Words related to "Work up" include churn out, crank out, turn out, cobble (together or up), throw up, compose, construct and craft.