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(rare) Instigating the curiosity or attention of someone

To be triggering enthusiasm or eagerness

Present participle for to recover from illness or about of low energy

Present participle for to become happier or livelier

Present participle for to give new strength or energy to

Present participle for to stand erect or upright

Present participle for to get out of bed

Present participle for to elevate to a higher place or position

Present participle for to fix or repair something

Present participle for to improve, typically by making as close to perfect as possible

Present participle for to stop behaving or feeling in a way that is unproductive

Present participle for to enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient

The giving of fresh strength or energy

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Verb

(rare) Instigating the curiosity or attention of someone

floating someone's boat

lighting someone's fire

tickling someone's fancy

tickling your fancy

whetting one's appetite

catching your eye

arousing curiosity

engaging one's attention

holding your attention

sweeping off feet

holding spellbound

tickle to death

giving someone a kick

monopolizing^US

catching the eye of

making a hit with

monopolising^UK

giving someone a charge

giving pleasure to

holding the attention of

taking your breath away

putting under a spell

whetting the appetite of

catching hold of

sending into raptures

drawing attention

making someone feel good

firing with enthusiasm

pleasing greatly

turning one's head

hitting the spot

making an impression on

grabbing the attention of

arousing the curiosity of

sending into transports

having an impact on

tickling the fancy of

bringing around

riveting the attention of

getting started

turning someone's head

exerting influence on

making your mouth water

exerting a pull on

getting under your skin

sweeping someone off their feet

giving great pleasure to

turning someone on

filling with delight

casting a spell on

lighting a fire under

getting someone going

making your head spin

going to your head

doing the trick

filling the bill

interesting greatly

flattering into

getting one's kicks

bringing joy to

warming the cockles of the heart

giving someone pleasure

sweeping you off your feet

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Verb

To be triggering enthusiasm or eagerness

invigorating^US

envigorating^UK

giving someone a buzz

giving someone a charge

giving someone a kick

lighting a fire under

putting zip into

tickling someone pink

firing the enthusiasm of

firing the imagination of

revitalizing^US

revitalising^UK

giving a lift to

giving a boost to

raising spirits

giving a shot in the arm to

making more exciting

snapping out of it

raising the spirits

putting some life into

giving a new lease of life to

putting some spark into

adding some zest to

adding some colour to

putting new life into

putting new life in

adding a little something to

getting someone going

raising your spirits

making more cheerful

letting sunshine in

putting pep into

making more lively

moving to action

putting new strength in

putting new heart in

putting new heart into

taking a turn for the better

becoming cheerful

making very happy

giving someone a thrill

turning someone on

giving someone great pleasure

seeing someone through

giving strength to

keeping someone going

putting on cloud nine

putting on top of the world

letting the sun shine in

taking a load off

putting some spirit into

making more interesting

adding spice to

adding colour to

making brighter

making something go with a bang

restoring confidence to

setting your mind at rest

giving confidence

putting at ease

putting one's mind to rest

snapping one out of it

acting as a fillip to

acting as a impetus to

acting as a incentive to

acting as a stimulus to

acting as a spur to

getting one started

building a fire under

firing with enthusiasm

feeding the fire

working into lather

making your head spin

going to your head

giving a shot in the arm

putting a bomb under

racing one's motor

giving pleasure to

taking your breath away

pressurising^UK

pressurizing^US

giving shot in arm

giving confidence to

boosting morale

raising the morale of

stimulating spiritually

lifting the spirits of

stiffening the resolve of

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Verb

Present participle for to recover from illness or about of low energy

taking a turn for the better

turning the corner

pulling through

making a comeback

getting over something

snapping out of it

taking on a new lease of life

making progress

regaining health

getting back to normal

becoming livelier

getting back on feet

regaining strength

pulling out of it

turning a corner

gaining strength

building up your strength

restoring your form

returning to health

becoming more cheerful

showing improvement

improving in spirits

improving in outlook

improving in mood

recuperating quickly

renewing one's strength

deriving satisfaction

deriving comfort

responding to treatment

getting out from under

getting stronger

taking turn for better

getting in shape

returning to form

getting out of the woods

feeling yourself again

restoring your health

coming from behind

coming up smiling

getting back in shape

growing stronger

getting second wind

emerging from something

getting it together

turning things around

getting your act together

becoming lively

taking steps forward

becoming better

making a recovery

returning to normal

becoming healthy

regaining consciousness

recovering consciousness

springing up again

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“She was still pale and thin, but she had been getting out of bed for two days, eating well, and starting to perk up again.”

Verb

Present participle for to become happier or livelier

“I will miss the way he would perk up when I came home from school, work or play.”

Verb

Present participle for to give new strength or energy to

revitalising^UK

revitalizing^US

regaining consciousness

recovering consciousness

coming to one's senses

giving a shot in the arm to

showing signs of life

becoming active

breathing new life into

becoming lively

bringing around

blowing away the cobwebs

giving new strength to

giving courage to

making confident

giving a boost to

more ❯

“Buy something new. If that doesn't perk up your spirits, buy something antique!”

Verb

Present participle for to stand erect or upright

“His ears would perk up, his tail would wag, and he'd start running back and forth along the beach, hoping to hear the sound of Tim's returning boat.”

Verb

Present participle for to get out of bed

Verb

Present participle for to elevate to a higher place or position

setting upright

giving a leg up

straightening up

putting on its end

giving a boost to

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Verb

Present participle for to fix or repair something

Verb

Present participle for to improve, typically by making as close to perfect as possible

Verb

Present participle for to stop behaving or feeling in a way that is unproductive

Verb

Present participle for to enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient

Noun

The giving of fresh strength or energy

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