Definitions of beef up
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make strong or stronger
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synonyms:
fortify, strengthen
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Antonyms:
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weaken
lessen the strength of
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vitalise, vitalize
make more lively or vigorous
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ruggedise, ruggedize
produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage
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substantiate
solidify, firm, or strengthen
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restrengthen
make strong again
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brace up, undergird
make secure underneath
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confirm
make more firm
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reenforce, reinforce
make stronger
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buttress
make stronger or defensible
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brace, stabilise, stabilize, steady
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
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batten
secure with battens
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batten, batten down, secure
furnish with battens
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buttress
reinforce with a buttress
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line
reinforce with fabric
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bolster, bolster up
support and strengthen
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ballast
make steady with a ballast
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guy
steady or support with a guy wire or cable
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mine
lay mines
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weaken
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