save up
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle up
Meanings
Keep money over time for a future purpose
Why “up”? More of something is higher. Quantity, intensity and speed all rise.
“They're saving up for a wedding.”
“He is saving up for a new laptop.”
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back up
Same up pattern: increase
Make a digital copy of data as a safeguard; Support someone's claim, story or position; Move backward along the same path; (of traffic or water) accumulate because flow is blocked
beef up
Same up pattern: increase
Strengthen or reinforce
blow up
Same up pattern: increase
Explode or be destroyed by an explosion; Inflate something by filling it with air; Suddenly become very angry; Enlarge a photograph or image; (of a storm or argument) develop quickly into something serious
build up
Same up pattern: increase
Gradually increase in amount, strength or intensity; Develop or strengthen something over time; Make someone or something seem more important or impressive than they are; Encourage or strengthen someone emotionally; Create momentum towards a moment or event
cheer up
Same up pattern: increase
Become happier or less miserable; Make someone else happier; (imperative) Stop being sad; used as encouragement
dress up
Same up pattern: increase
Put on smart or formal clothes; Wear a costume, often imitating someone or something; Make something look more attractive or impressive than it is
get up
Same up pattern: increase
Rise from bed or a seat; Move to a standing position; Increase in strength
go up
Same up pattern: increase
Rise in price or amount
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