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DEFINITIONS OF:
step up
1
v
increase in extent or intensity
Synonyms:
escalate
,
intensify
Antonyms:
de-escalate
,
step down
,
weaken
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
Types:
redouble
double in magnitude, extent, or intensity
Type of:
increase
make bigger or more
v
speed up
Synonyms:
rev up
Type of:
increase
make bigger or more
v
make oneself visible; take action
Synonyms:
come forward
,
come out
,
come to the fore
,
step forward
,
step to the fore
Type of:
act
,
move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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