Synonyms for warm up

Grammar : Noun, noun, adjective, verb

Spell : wawrm-uhp

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔrmˌʌp

Top 10 synonyms for warm up

Other synonyms for the word warm up

Définition of warm up

Origin : Old English wyrman "make warm" and wearmian "become warm;" from the root of warm (adj.). Phrase warm the bench is sports jargon first recorded 1907. Warm up (v.) "exercise before an activity" is attested from 1868. In reference to appliances, motors, etc., attested from 1947. Noun phrase warm-up "act or practice of warming up" is recorded from 1915. Related: Warmed; warming.
SCOTCH WARMING PAN. A wench. [Grose, "Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue," 1788]

As in training : noun preparation
As in workout : noun exercise, practice
As in curtain raiser : noun short preliminary event
As in daily dozen : noun calisthenic exercises performed daily
As in sweat suit : noun two-piece sporting attire
As in drill : noun practice, exercise
As in exercise : noun work, effort
As in aerobics/aerobic : noun, adjective exercise regime designed to increase heart and lung activity while toning muscles
As in microwave : verb cook
As in nuke : verb cook
As in practice : verb repeat action to improve
As in prepare : verb make or get ready
As in ready : verb prepare
As in rehearse : verb prepare for performance
As in thaw : verb unfreeze, warm
As in train : verb prepare
As in warm : verb heat up
As in condition : verb adapt, prepare
As in cook : verb prepare food, usually using heat
As in exercise : verb do repeatedly, especially to improve
As in heat : verb make or become hot

Example sentences :

"I's thinking maybe Mercy will let me warm up my poddish," said Gubblum.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

I was a-thinkin', maybe you 'd warm up a bit with a glass of something strong.
Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

You know how quick this little old town can warm up when she starts.
Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford

Take some balls with you, Milton, and warm up until I get down there.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

When they warm up to their work, they won't be so particular.
Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various

I had one leg numbed, I was shivering from cold, I descend to warm up a bit.
Extract from : « Sac-Au-Dos » by Joris Karl Huysmans

Warm up the brains with a little water, butter, salt, and pepper.
Extract from : « The American Housewife » by Anonymous

Put on any cold meat there happens to be, and warm up the soup was left from dinner.
Extract from : « Divided Skates » by Evelyn Raymond

He had just begun to warm up, when he heard the animal returning.
Extract from : « Hidden Gold » by Wilder Anthony

Philippina came in, and asked him whether she should warm up his soup for him.
Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann

Antonyms for warm up

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019