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What does perk up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word perk up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive) To become more upright
  2. (intransitive) to become more lively or enthusiastic.
  3. (transitive) To cause to be more upright, straighten up
  4. (transitive) to cause to be more lively or enthusiastic.
  5. (intransitive, obsolete) To exalt oneself, take on a higher status or position.
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At this time of year, in the dog days of winter, it's really nice to perk up jaded taste buds by injecting a bit of zest into your cooking.
If he makes the team, he could perk up interest in the area's large Hispanic community.
Use in moderation: MSG does not perk up the flavour of fruit, fruit juice, candy, sweet baked goods, milk and butter.
Byrd brings her lessons to us in this book full of tips and exercises to perk up your pucker.
The mandarin collar and beading are delicate, pretty enough to perk up any simple outfit.
Caffeine, the drug found in tea, coffee, colas and chocolate, is how billions of people perk up when modern life doesn't allow for a catnap.

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