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English

step up

verb

Meaning

  1. To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.
  2. To assume or take responsibility.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

escalate(English)rev up(English)step forward(English)come forward(English)intensify(English)come out(English)come to the fore(English)step to the fore(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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