spruce (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈspruːs/
Definition
To make yourself look neater and tidier, often by adjusting your clothes or hair.
Examples
She quickly spruced up her appearance in the restroom mirror.
He spruced himself up for the job interview, putting on his best suit.
How to Use spruce
- spruce up (phrasal verb)
- To make oneself or something look neater and tidier. — "Let's spruce up the garden before the party."
- spruce up [something] (phrasal verb)
- To improve the appearance of something. — "They decided to spruce up the old house."
- spruce [oneself] up (phrasal verb)
- To make oneself look neater and tidier. — "He spruced himself up for the date."
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