build up synonyms

build up

v.

  1. To increase

    develop, strengthen, add to, expand; see develop 1, grow 1, increase 1, strengthen.

  2. To make more desirable or attractive

    promote, talk up, magnify, boost; see advertise 2, exaggerate, praise 1, promote 1.

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