green up
verb phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːn ʌp/
Definition
To become covered with green vegetation, especially grass or leaves, often after a period of dryness or winter, or to make something appear greener.
Examples
The fields will green up quickly once the snow melts.
The gardener used a special fertilizer to help the lawn green up faster.
How to Use green up
- green up (verb phrase)
- To become covered with green vegetation. — "The hillsides green up after the winter."
- green up (verb phrase)
- To make something appear greener. — "The special feed helps the plants green up."
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