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 Meaning of WORK UP
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[v]  develop, as of an appetite  [v]  come up with; "His colleagues worked out his interesting idea"; "We worked up an ad for our client"  [v]  form steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"  [v]  increase or strengthen gradually; "This investment is building interest"; "We worked up courage"   |  |  |  |  | Websites: |  |  |  |  |  |  | Synonyms: |  | build, build up, get up, progress, work out |  |  |  |  | See Also: |  | acquire, develop, develop, get, grow, increase, make grow, produce |  |     |    |  |