save up

/seɪv əp/
/seɪv əp/
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Other forms: saved up; saving up; saves up

Definitions of save up
  1. verb
    accumulate money for future use
    synonyms: lay aside, save
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    types:
    cache, hive up, hoard, lay away, squirrel away, stash
    save up as for future use
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