Phrasal Verbs
to become or to make someone become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been sick or sad synonym brighten He soon perked up when his friends arrived.
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to increase, or to make something increase in value, etc. Share prices had perked up slightly by close of trading.
to make something more interesting, more attractive, etc. synonym liven up ideas for perking up bland food Stencilling is a cheap and easy way to perk up old furniture.