heat up
Make it hotter
Heat up means to make or become hotter: Heat up the leftovers in the microwave.
The phrase extends to situations that intensify or escalate: Competition is heating up between the two companies, Things heated up when she mentioned the divorce.
A heated argument or debate is one that has grown intense or angry.
Increase in severity
- amplifyIncrease in strength
- heightenIncrease in degree
- increaseGrowth in amount
- boostUpward push or increase
accelerate · rise · surge · mount · grow · compound · aggravate · exacerbate
Supply with vitality
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- electrifyExcite intensely or powerfully
- rallyGathering for a cause
motivate · spark · arouse · animate · enthuse · crowd · atmosphere · momentum
Return to liquid
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- furnaceEnclosed heat-producing structure
fireplace · cozy · toasty · temperature · climate · weather · greenhouse · atmosphere
simmer
Cook just under boiling
grill · roast · bake · sear · steam · braise · stew · microwave · warm · blanch
escalate
Increase in severity
boost · accelerate · rise · surge · mount · grow · compound · aggravate · exacerbate · tensions
energize
Supply with vitality
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- electrifyExcite intensely or powerfully
rally · motivate · spark · arouse · animate · enthuse · crowd · atmosphere · momentum · anticipation
thaw
Return to liquid
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- radiatorHeat transfer device
furnace · fireplace · cozy · toasty · temperature · climate · weather · greenhouse · atmosphere · thermal
passion
Intense emotional drive
- desireIntense wanting
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
- attractionPull toward something
chemistry · sparks · flirtation · seduction · tension · intimacy · smolder · flame · steamy · affair
heat upcool down
Reduce temperature or intensity
cool off · chill · freeze · refrigerate · cold
heat upcool down
Reduce temperature or intensity
calm down · de-escalate · defuse · cool off · simmer down
up, heat, heated, heating, heater, reheat, heats, preheat, heaters