HyperDic: spice_up

English > 2 senses of the expression spice up:
VERBperceptionspice up, zest, spiceadd herbs or spices / spices to
changespice up, spicemake more interesting or flavorful
English > spice up: 2 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaningadd herbs or spices / spices to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymszest, spice
Categorycooking, cookery, preparationThe act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
Narrowergingeradd ginger / ginger to in order to add flavor
pepperadd pepper to
Broaderseason, flavor, flavourlend flavor to
Spanishaderezar, aliñar, condimentar, especiar, sazonar
Catalanespeciar
English > spice up: 2 senses > verb 2, change
Meaningmake more interesting or flavorful.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"
Synonymspice
Narrowersaltadd zest or liveliness to
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change

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