perk
up
Third Person
perks up
Present Participle
perking up
Past Tense
perked up
Past Participle
perked up
1
to become more energetic or lively
- After a short nap, she started to perk up.
- The dog perked up when he heard the sound of the treat jar opening.
- I always perk up after my morning coffee.
- The news of the holiday instantly made him perk up.
- The plant began to perk up after I watered it.
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2
to make someone or something more alert
- The news of a surprise bonus really perked up the employees.
- The coach's motivational speech perked up the team before the game.
- The teacher's sudden question perked up the daydreaming student, making him more attentive.
- The announcement of a surprise quiz perked up the entire classroom, making everyone sit upright and attentive.
- A splash of cold water on my face always perks me up when I'm feeling drowsy.
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