do up

Meanings

• Verb

  To repair, renovate, or improve something.

  - "I will do up my old car."
  - "They did up their house before selling it."

• Verb

  To dress up or put on an outfit.

  - "She does up her hair before going out."
  - "Please do up your jacket before leaving the house."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

undo

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with do up
mope , scope , sope , stope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of do up that leads to same result
did up , do up , does up , doing up , done up , do the washing-up

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'do up' is believed to come from the Middle English 'doen,' meaning 'to make, create, or do.' It has been used in its current sense since the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'do up' has been used in various industries, including construction, fashion, and automotive.

2. In the UK, the term 'doing someone up' can also refer to setting someone up for a crime or betraying them.

3. The phrase 'do up brown' is an old English expression meaning to make something look good or presentable.

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Related Concepts

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1. renovation: The process of restoring, repairing, or improving a building or other structure.

2. makeover: A significant change to an existing thing, such as a person's appearance or a home's interior design.

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Culture

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In literature, 'do up' is used metaphorically to describe the act of preparing or getting ready for something. In art, it can refer to the process of restoring or refurbishing an object. In music, the term can be found in titles or lyrics to express the idea of enhancing or improving something.

How to Memorize "do up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of repairing or improving something, such as fixing a leaky faucet or painting a room. Imagine the steps involved and the tools required.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'do up' with the idea of improvement or enhancement. Think of it as a synonym for 'renovate' or 'makeover'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as 'Dress Up Old Car' (DUOCar), to help remember the meaning of 'do up'.

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