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Meaning of the word "drum up" in English

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drum up

US /drʌm ʌp/

UK /drʌm ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to try to get support or business

Example:

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The charity is trying to drum up support for its new project.

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He's going door-to-door to drum up business.

Synonym:

solicit canvass muster rally generate

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