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to plump up
01
to make something fuller or fluffier by shaking or adjusting it
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
plump
Present tense
plump up
3rd person singular
plumps up
Present participle
plumping up
Past simple
plumped up
Past participle
plumped up
Examples
She decided to plump the pillow up before guests arrived.
02
to gain weight or become fuller in physical appearance
Examples
He has plumped up a bit since we last met; he must be eating well.
