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What does drum up mean?

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Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To generate or encourage; to campaign for.
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Anthony is a controversial figure and has a habit of saying things just to drum up a bit of publicity.
The government introduced the visa-on-arrival facility in 1993 to drum up tourist arrivals.
Next month he is going to Canada to try to drum up a bit of investment among homesick Scottish Canadians.
They preview the upcoming films, trying to drum up excitement and anticipation.
At first I thought Steve had conjured up the entire brouhaha to drum up publicity, but no.
Over the next few days he will travel up north to drum up support among music fans in Donegal, Cavan and Roscommon.

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