summon up

US /ˈsʌm.ən ʌp/

UK /ˈsʌm.ən ʌp/

1.

to gather or evoke (a quality, feeling, or response) from within oneself

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She tried to summon up the courage to speak.

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He couldn't summon up any enthusiasm for the task.

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muster gather collect raise evoke

2.

to cause something to appear or be available, especially with effort or difficulty

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He managed to summon up a smile despite his pain.

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The magician tried to summon up a spirit.

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conjure invoke produce materialize

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on the up and up up up to come up with follow up keep up with look up to