Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Improving or Strengthening

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

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

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

to improve or raise something to a higher standard or level

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

to be promoted to a better position or job in life

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

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

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

to make something more exciting by adding variety or creativity

to become stronger and better at handling difficulties