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Definition of Heat up
1. Verb. Gain heat or get hot. "The water heat ups "; "The room heated up quickly"
Exact synonyms: Heat, Hot Up
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Specialized synonyms: Overheat, Fry
Antonyms: Cool
Derivative terms: Heat, Heat, Heat, Heat, Heatable, Heating
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Specialized synonyms: Overheat, Fry
Antonyms: Cool
Derivative terms: Heat, Heat, Heat, Heat, Heatable, Heating
2. Verb. Make hot or hotter. "They heat up the water "; "Heat the water on the stove"
Exact synonyms: Heat
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Crisp, Crispen, Toast, Scald, Soak, Calcine, Preheat, Overheat, Scorch, Sear, Bake, Broil, Reheat
Causes: Heat, Hot Up
Antonyms: Cool
Derivative terms: Heat, Heat, Heat, Heatable, Heater
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Crisp, Crispen, Toast, Scald, Soak, Calcine, Preheat, Overheat, Scorch, Sear, Bake, Broil, Reheat
Causes: Heat, Hot Up
Antonyms: Cool
Derivative terms: Heat, Heat, Heat, Heatable, Heater
3. Verb. Make more intense. "Emotions were screwed up"