Spice Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Add herbs or spices to.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The new chef decided to spice up the traditional recipe with a dash of paprika.
- She wanted to spice up her ordinary vegetable soup with some fresh thyme.
- To spice up their coffee, they added a pinch of cinnamon.
- The bartender learned to spice up the classic cocktail by adding a few mint leaves.
- You can spice up your plain omelette with some dried oregano and chopped garlic.
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Meaning 2
Make more interesting or flavorful; "Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The band decided to spice up their performances by incorporating elaborate choreography into their acts.
- The chef added some unique herbs to spice up the traditional recipe and give it a modern twist.
- The host planned a surprise fireworks display to spice up the wedding reception.
- The new color theme was chosen to spice up the company's outdated logo design.
- She liked to travel to exotic destinations to spice up her routine life.