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Synonyms for Pick Up (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (gather or collect):
collect, collect, gather up, call for

WordNet sense 2 (perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily):
catch

WordNet sense 3 (register (perceptual input)):
receive

WordNet sense 4 (take and lift upward):
lift up

WordNet sense 5 (fill with high spirits; fill with optimism):
elate, intoxicate, uplift

WordNet sense 6 (take into custody):
apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail

WordNet sense 7 (eat by pecking at, like a bird):
peck

WordNet sense 8 (get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally):
discover, hear, learn, see, find out, get a line, get wind, get word

WordNet sense 9 (get better):
turn around

WordNet sense 10 (gain or regain energy):
percolate, perk, perk up, gain vigor


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