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View synonyms for tone-up

tone-up

[ tohn-uhp ]

noun

  1. an exercise for toning up one's body.


tone up

verb

  1. adverb to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc

    exercise tones up the muscles

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tone-up1

Noun use of the verb phrase tone up
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Example Sentences

Changing voice tone up or down is another tactical maneuver.

The voyage will not only tone up public feeling, it will also give the foundation for an appeal for governmental aid.

An effective law dealing with idleness would tone up our whole population, and dispose many to work.

Besides, the participation of the adult may tend to tone up the game and to moderate boisterousness.

"Wouldn't mind having a bottle of Mrs. R.'s sherry now to tone up these onions," Charley said ruefully.

They gave their employees ten days in the year in which to tone up their systems for another twelve months' work.

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