Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Up' - Mejorar o Fortalecer

to praise someone or something a lot and make them seem better than they actually are

exaltar, ensalzar

to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

refrescar la memoria

to make something more interesting, exciting, or lively by adding enhancements or creative elements

animar, dar vida

to improve or raise something to a higher standard or level

mejorar, elevar

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

hacerse el hombre, ponerse las pilas

to be promoted to a better position or job in life

ascender, promoverse

to improve something until it reaches a high level of quality or completeness

pulir, mejorar

to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

apuntalar algo

to provide someone with the skills necessary to perform a specific job or task effectively

capacitar, mejorar habilidades

to make something more exciting by adding variety or creativity

animar, dar un toque

to make minor improvements or fixes to something, usually by adding a small amount of additional material

retoque, mejorar

to become stronger and better at handling difficulties

fortalecer, durecer