Phrase guide
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verb
To cause to give a higher tone or sound; to give a higher tone to; to make more intense; to heighten; to strengthen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: tone down
verb
To firm and strengthen the muscles of the body by regular exercise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
give a healthy elasticity to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: tone, strengthen
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: exercise, work out
History
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Across languages
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