All hyped synonyms
hype
H h adj hyped
- given to β past participle of give.
- under the influence β the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- used to β previously used or owned; secondhand: a used car.
- spaced out β dazed or stupefied because of the influence of narcotic drugs.
- strung out β severely debilitated from alcohol or drugs.
verb hyped
- beat the drum for β to attempt to arouse interest in
- make a pitch for β to give verbal support to
- put forward β to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- put on the map β a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation: a map of Canada.
- set forth β to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- build up β If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
- press agent β a person employed to promote the interests of an individual, organization, etc., by obtaining favorable publicity through advertisements, mentions in columns, and the like.
- beef up β If you beef up something, you increase, strengthen, or improve it.
- jack up β an increase or rise: a recent jack-up in prices.
- bail out β If you bail someone out, you help them out of a difficult situation, often by giving them money.
- do for β Informal. a burst of frenzied activity; action; commotion.
- go for β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- go to bat for β Sports. the wooden club used in certain games, as baseball and cricket, to strike the ball. a racket, especially one used in badminton or table tennis. a whip used by a jockey. the act of using a club or racket in a game. the right or turn to use a club or racket.
- ride shotgun β a smoothbore gun for firing small shots to kill birds and small quadrupeds, though often used with buckshot to kill larger animals.
- give a leg up β to help to mount
- go with β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- grease the wheels β (Idiomatic) To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.
- lend a hand β the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
- open doors β the policy of admitting people of all nationalities or ethnic groups to a country upon equal terms, as for immigration.
- root for β to encourage a team or contestant by cheering or applauding enthusiastically. Synonyms: cheer, cheer on, shout for, applaud, clap, boost, support.
- stand up for β (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
- publicize β to give publicity to; bring to public notice; advertise: They publicized the meeting as best they could.
- spotlight β a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.
- buck up β If you buck someone up or buck up their spirits, you say or do something to make them more cheerful.
- see through β Also, see-thru [see-throo] /ΛsiΛΞΈru/ (Show IPA). transparent: a see-through blouse.
- stand by β a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.
- stick up for β to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- encourage β Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- endorse β Declare one's public approval or support of.
- exhibit β Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
- circularise β (British) alternative spelling of circularize.
- expose β Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
- bigger β large, as in size, height, width, or amount: a big house; a big quantity.
- enlarge β Make or become bigger or more extensive.
- ennoble β Give (someone) a noble rank or title.
- expand β explain
- pull strings β a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- extend β Cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.
- soft-sell β to promote (a product, service, etc.) using indirect or gentle persuasion: an advertising campaign to soft-sell a new perfume.
- honour β to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- expedite β (transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
- enhance β Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
- publicise β to give publicity to; bring to public notice; advertise: They publicized the meeting as best they could.