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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