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Antonyms for beef up

Grammar : Verb
Spell : beef-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbifˌʌp

Definition of beef up

Origin :
  • "add strength," 1941, from college slang, from beef (n.) in slang sense of "muscle-power" (1851).
  • verb strengthen
Example sentences :
  • The first thing they'll do is beef up their planetary defenses to match.
  • Extract from : « Masters of Space » by Edward Elmer Smith
  • Cut the beef up into tiny bits; pour boiling water over it and let it stand one minute; pour it off and squeeze the meat dry.
  • Extract from : « The Fun of Cooking » by Caroline French Benton
  • When nearly done, take vegetables out and mash them well, and also cut the beef up fine.
  • Extract from : « Housekeeping in Old Virginia » by Marion Cabell Tyree
  • "I guess that's why they were so anxious to get the beef up to the pasture to-night," said Kit.
  • Extract from : « Ted Strong in Montana » by Edward C. Taylor

Synonyms for beef up

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