pep up

Give new energy

To pep up is to make livelier or more energetic.

You can pep up a tired room with fresh paint, pep up a bland dish with spices, or pep yourself up with coffee before a meeting.

The coach's halftime speech pepped up the team.

The phrase suggests a quick injection of vitality rather than deep restoration.

motivate

inspire

Stir to action

encourageUrge forward with support
enthuseExpress eager excitement
galvanizeStimulate into action

spur · rally · uplift · embolden · hearten · urge · drive · exhort · rouse · prompt

energize

invigorate

To fill with energy

vitalizeMake lively again
enlivenMake more spirited
animateGive life to

stimulate · revive · boost · awaken · quicken · rouse · stir · spark · activate · refresh

revamp

refresh

Restore energy or newness

updateNew version or information
revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
brightenIncrease luminosity or cheer

zhuzh · makeover · freshen · enhance · improve · upgrade · transform · renovate · redecorate · restyle

Categories

encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
encourageencourage, urge, cheer on, exhort, motivate
intensifyintensify, boost, amplify, escalate, enhance

Opposites

energy level

Deplete one's energy

exhaust · drain · wear out · fatigue · sap

emotional state/mood

Release air from

bring down · depress · discourage · dampen · dishearten

interest/excitement

pep upbore

Tiresome individual or drill

dull · deaden · sedate · subdue · calm down

Family

up, pepper, pep, peppy, peppiness, peps, pepped, pepping, peppier

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G