verb
Meaning 1
To repair; mend.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: revamp, vamp
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
vamp up
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verb
Meaning 2
To remake.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: revamp
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To make up; invent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
piece (something old) with a new part
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- vamp up an old speech
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: vamp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: patch, piece
verb
Meaning 5
make up
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: vamp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fabricate, manufacture, cook up, make up, invent
History
Etymology
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