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What does work up mean?

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Verb
  1. To raise; to excite; to stir up.
  2. To develop.
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When you're fully relaxed, use a brush or a loofah and plenty of shower gel or soap to work up a lather.
Here in Southern California we're accustomed to summer westerlies and northwesterlies that kick in about noon and may work up to about 20 knots.
Hunting season is upon us, and some of you may want to work up a new load to take afield this fall.
He pumped a squirt of antibacterial soap into his hands, and rubbed them together to work up a lather.
I have been half-heartedly trying to draft a post, but couldn't quite work up any enthusiasm.
I would also hold on to the side of the pool and do flutter kicks, and gradually work up to swimming laps.

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