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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

1.

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:
solicitcanvassmusterrallygenerate
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